In a year, onion prices in major cities of the country have increased five times to reach the level of Rs 101.35 per kg on average. Due to this, domestic production of onion is estimated to decline by 22 percent in the Kharif and Late-Kharif seasons (summer sowing). The government has given this information in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. In the last month, prices have increased by 81 percent.

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In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on this matter, Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs Danve Rao Rasaheb Dadarao said that on Tuesday (December 10), the average daily price of onions stood at Rs 101.35 per kg, compared to Rs 55.95 a month ago and a year ago. 19.69 per kg.

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He said, 'Total Kharif and late Kharif production for 2019-20 is estimated to be 54.73 lakh tonnes, compared to 69.91 lakh tonnes in 2018-19.' Onion is a seasonal crop and cultivated during Rabi (March to June), Kharif (October to December) and Late Kharif (January to March). Meanwhile, onion produced in the Rabi season comes in the market.

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According to the estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2017 and 2018, onion reserves were 48.73 lakh tonnes and 50.05 lakh tonnes respectively. Dadarao said, "The sowing area was delayed by three to four weeks in 2019-20 due to delay in monsoon, which led to a reduction in onion sowing area in Kharif season. Also in big producing states Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh Onion cultivation season continued to rain. Due to this, the standing crop in these areas suffered a lot. 'Due to these reasons, the production and quality of the Kharif crop were significantly affected. He said, 'The rains during September-October also affected the movement of crops from these areas to the consuming areas. This limited availability and put pressure on prices.