Maharashtra Onion Farmers Demand Rs 10,000 Crore Package and Export Policy Reform

Onion farmers in Maharashtra are urging the Indian government to provide a Rs 10,000 crore revival package and a stable export policy. The farmers claim frequent export restrictions and natural disasters have severely impacted their livelihood, causing significant financial losses.

In Maharashtra, onion cultivators have made an urgent appeal to the central government, calling for a revival package worth Rs 10,000 crore. They argue that ongoing export restrictions and natural disasters have plunged them into a dire financial situation.

Bharat Dighole, the leader of the Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers Association, has cited flawed export policies and catastrophic weather conditions as principal causes of their hardships. The farmers have faced repeated export bans and duties, which have drastically affected their incomes. The association demands direct financial aid to farmers, enhanced subsidies, and the establishment of a national onion export stabilization fund.

To address these challenges, the association has outlined several additional demands, including subsidies on certified seeds and the development of onion processing industries. They emphasize that sustaining onion farmers is crucial to the wellbeing of the rural economy, which in turn influences the broader national economy.