Many layers: On onion produce, issues

The article discusses the Indian government's struggle to balance remunerative prices for onion farmers with affordable prices for consumers, highlighting the limitations of short-term interventions. It details various policy measures like export bans, duties, and procurement prices, and points out issues such as erratic weather, lack of long-term storage solutions, inefficient stock movement, and the challenges of implementing welfare schemes like PDS for perishable goods. The piece advocates for proactive measures over reactive policies to protect farmers from price shocks and ensure stable supply.