Maharashtra Onion Farmers Push for MSP Reform Amidst Market Volatility
Onion farmers across Maharashtra, India’s largest producer of the kitchen staple, are intensifying their protests this week as they demand a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 3,000 per quintal. While the state government recently announced relaxed procurement rules to streamline market operations, agricultural unions argue that the current market rate of Rs 1,580 per…