Maharashtra Farmers Demand Market Support Amid Onion Price Crisis

The Onion Growers' Association in Maharashtra has demanded the implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) to combat plummeting onion prices, which have led to a severe financial crisis for farmers. They warn of protests if the government does not act to stabilize the market and provide fair prices.

The Maharashtra State Onion Growers' Association has called on the government to urgently implement the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) in response to a dramatic fall in onion prices.

With prices dropping over 50%, farmers are facing a financial crisis, fulfilling the criteria for MIS, emphasized association president Bharat Dighole.

He warned of possible state-wide protests if immediate action isn't taken, underscoring the necessity for government intervention to stabilize the market and relieve farmer distress.

(With inputs from agencies.)