Government hikes onion procurement rate to ₹16.5 per kg from June 13 to help farmers
The Indian government has increased the procurement price for onions to ₹16.50 per kg to support farmers' incomes. Despite this, farmers in Maharashtra are demanding higher rates to cover rising cultivation costs.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing tension between government price stabilization efforts and the economic realities faced by agricultural producers.
The government has raised the onion procurement price under its buffer stock programme to ₹16.50 per kg with effect from Saturday (June 13, 2026), from ₹15.80 per kg currently, as part of its efforts to boost farmers income.
The article reports on government policy and farmer demands in a balanced, factual manner.
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