With the spike in onion prices becoming an annual affair, the Delhi government on Wednesday proposed creating a special fund which could be used to provide the kitchen staple at cheaper rates. The Aam Aadmi Party government has suggested that both the Centre and the Delhi government contribute to the PSF. “The Delhi government has requested the Centre to provide financial assistance under Price Stabilisation Fund. The government said that the rise in prices of onion is due to poor supply from Nasik in Maharashtra. Delhi food and civil supplies minister Imran Hussain chaired a review meeting on Wednesday.

Source: Hindustan Times November 30, 2017 06:11 UTC