New Delhi, March 3 -- In a first, India plans to deploy dedicated refrigerated containers to transport onions to markets across the country and prevent supply disruptions and price volatility.

The consumer affairs ministry is in discussions with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), a state-owned logistics company under the railway ministry, to provide dedicated refrigerated containers to minimise wastage and ensure quality onion supplies from Nashik, a key production hub, two people aware of the matter said.

"The discussion is ongoing, and we are hopeful that the Indian Railways will provide refrigerated wagons for carrying onions from Nashik, the sourcing station, to different parts of the country," one person said.

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