The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday slammed the Centre over its decision to impose 40 per cent export duty on onions and claimed the government’s policy is neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers.
An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ further claimed the Modi government gives assurances of doubling the income of farmers, but works in a way that they do not even get the expected income.
On August 19, the central government imposed 40 per cent export duty on onions to restrict outward shipments and boost local availability, amid apprehension about the kharif output and signs of firming of retail prices.
The decision led to protests by farmers and traders in various parts of Maharashtra, especially in Nashik district.
The policy of the government is neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers, the editorial in Saamana said.
Whenever there is a chance for farmers to earn a little more money, the government either resorts to export duty or ban on exports,…