New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has increased the procurement price of onions by 13 per cent to Rs 2,125 per quintal from Rs 1,875 per quintal, effective from today, thus ensuring better returns for onion farmers and strengthening buffer procurement.The Consumer Affairs Ministry said that procurement of onions through NAFED and NCCF for the government’s Price Stabilisation Buffer is in progress.The revised procurement price will ensure better returns for onion farmers…
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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) In a farmer-centric step to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to producers, the Centre on Friday approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.According to a Consumer Affairs Ministry statement, wheat stock availability with private entities during 2025–26 stands at approximately 75 LMT, which is nearly 32 LMT higher compared to the corresponding period last year.”This substantial …
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The consumer affairs ministry has received around 100 complaints from passengers related to IndiGo flight ticket cancellations, refunds and compensation, Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Wednesday.These complaints were lodged on the National Consumer Helpline and have been forwarded to Air Seva, the government’s air travel grievance redressal platform.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event marking National Consumers Day, Khare said many passengers complained a…