Onion Export: The Indian government had banned the export of onion in December last year. This disease was imposed till 31st March. but now Lok Sabha Elections As the dates approach, the government has increased this problem of export of interest. Many people are linking the government’s decision with the Lok Sabha. People believe that the government has banned the export of onion so that the price of onion does not rise during the elections. Let us know what will happen from this and how long will the government’s export ban last.
Ban extended indefinitely
The Government of India has taken a big decision on Saturday 23 March regarding the export of onion. The government had imposed a ban on onion export in December, which was to end next week on March 31. But now the government has extended it indefinitely. Farmers were speculating that after March 31, the government would lift the ban on exports. Which will benefit them. But the government’s decision has had a big impact on the farmers. There is a lot of disappointment among the farmers after this decision.
prices reduced considerably
This decision of the Central Government may cause loss to the farmers cultivating onion. In Maharashtra, the price of onion had touched Rs 4500 per quintal in December. At present it has reached Rs 1200 per quintal. Let us tell you that India’s neighboring countries Nepal, Malaysia, Bangladesh and UAE depend more on onions exported from India. Now due to this decision of the Government of India, onion prices may rise in these countries.
