Summary
Using a hybrid model of railway rakes and road transport, onions are being moved from producing regions such as Nashik to consumption centres across the country.
The retail price has been fixed at 35 rupees per kilogram through government‑run outlets and mobile vans.
Daily monitoring of prices in 579 markets informs the scale and destinations of the releases.
The initiative also supports farmers by providing a stable market while ensuring consumers can afford essential vegetables.