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The Andhra Pradesh Government is considering import of onions to boost the availability of the commodity and to prevent a hike in its prices, according to IYR Krishna Rao, State Chief Secretary.
During a meeting held today, the Chief Secretary discussed the onion supply issue with officials of the Civil Supplies and Agriculture Marketing Departments and remedial measures to ensure adequate supply and also measures to check the price rise.
According to a statement, retail prices of onion have already gone up to Rs 30-Rs 40 per kg. To keep a check on the price, 930 tonnes of subsidised onions have been supplied through Rythu Bazaars, the Chief Secretary said.
The Chief Secretary directed the officers to prepare an action plan to look at the possibility of importing onions from outside the state in case of crop failure due to bad weather.
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