In a significant move, the Indian government has tasked the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) with the responsibility of storing and dispatching buffer stock onions purchased from farmers in Nashik, Maharashtra. This is the first time CWC, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) known for its expertise in storage, will handle this task. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has directed CWC to identify suitable warehouses in Nashik, with plans to hire 35 warehouses equipped with modern facilities, including CCTVs, to ensure the security of the stock. The government plans to buy two lakh tonnes of onions from Nashik farmers through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and the National Cooperatives’ Consumer Federation of India (NCCF) to create a buffer stock aimed at stabilizing volatile prices and addressing potential shortages later in the year. CWC's regional manager, Ajay Zadoo, confirmed that the warehouses would be ready before the purchasing process begins early next month.