First-Ever Kanda Express to Agartala for Onion Distribution
Eduteria Insights · 17 Oct 2026
First-ever Kanda Express movement to Agartala, Tripura has been taken place. This initiative has bee taken by Department of Consumer Affairs. Its objective is to Improve onion availability and maintain affordable prices, particularly during the festive season. It is to be noted that kanda is a marathi word for onion. Two Kanda Express rakes transported 840 MT and 452 MT of onions, respectively. Assam, Tripura and Nagaland have been covered through this initiative. This initiative has been taken under Price Stabilization Fund About the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) ⦁ Used to maintain buffer stocks of essential agricultural commodities, including onions. ⦁ Supports market intervention to improve availability and moderate excessive price fluctuations. ⦁ Buffer stocks are released according to prevailing market prices, supply conditions and consumer demand. Significance ⦁ Strengthens last-mile delivery of onions to North-Eastern states. ⦁ Helps moderate price volatility and improve consumer access to affordable onions. ⦁ Expands rail- and road-based distribution networks. ⦁ Supports market stability during periods of seasonal price fluctuations.
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