Now the onion won't escape the pan, the government will tie it up in radiation processing

Onion: Onion, which enhances the taste of vegetables, no longer leaves the common man's pan and falls into the pockets of profiteers. To build its buffer stock, the central government plans to promote radiation processing. According to media reports, the government will prepare a buffer stock of around 1,00,000 tonnes for radiation processing this year. The government's move is aimed at addressing the politically sensitive onion shortage and curbing price hikes. Onion production expected to decline: According to government estimates, production in the world's largest onion exporter is expected to decline by 16 per cent in 2023-24 due to lower production in key producing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Onion production is expected to be 2 crore 54.7 lakh tonnes. Government's strong attack on hoarding He said the government is taking steps to discourage hoarding, curb price volatility that often increases due to supply disruptions and increase 'swajeevan' (stock life). Onion plans to use radiation technology on a large scale. He said we are identifying 50 radiation centers around the consumption areas. If we succeed, we will be able to stock up to one lakh tonnes of irradiated onions this year. Do you know what the experts say about which of the old and new tax systems is more effective? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has directed government agencies NAFED and NCCF to search for radiation plants around major consumption centers like Sonipat, Thane, Nashik and Mumbai. These government agencies are procuring 5,00,000 tonnes of onion this year to build a buffer stock. Last year, small-scale radiation processing of 1,200 tonnes near a production site in Maharashtra was attempted. Khare said the ministry is also considering setting up controlled atmosphere storage facilities at major railway hubs to facilitate faster transportation of buffer stock. This is how AC-coolers work in the scorching sun… the electricity starts flying and the demand is full.