Govt procures 3 lakh tonnes of onion for buffer stock; 20% higher than last year

The government has procured 3 lakh tonnes of onions, a 20% increase from last year's buffer stock, and is experimenting with the irradiation of onions with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to extend shelf life, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh.

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