This marks the second major rail delivery after 1,600 tonne reached Delhi on October 20 through ‘Kanda Express’, an official statement said.
The shipment, procured by NAFED under the price stabilisation fund, will primarily be released through Azadpur Mandi, with a portion earmarked for retail sale at Rs 35 per kg.
Retail prices of onion are ruling at Rs 60-80 per kg in the national capital depending upon the quality and locality.
In a first, the government has adopted rail transport for timely and cost-effective delivery of onions across regions.
The government had built a buffer of 4.7 lakh tonne during the rabi season and began releasing it from September 5 through retail and bulk channels.
“Over 1.4 lakh tonne have been dispatched from Nashik and other centres via road transport,” the statement said.
