AP govt sells subsidized onions statewide through Rythu Bazaars at a subsidized rate of ₹35 per kilogram to protect households from rising inflation. The state government initiated this market intervention program to combat sharp price hikes in the open retail market, where onion rates surged between ₹60 and ₹70 per kilogram.

According to Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, consumers must present an Aadhaar card or ration card at designated counters. Each family is permitted to purchase a maximum quota of two kilograms per month at the discounted ₹35 rate.

Where AP Launched The Subsidized Onion Scheme Initially?

AP state civil supplies department inaugurated the initial phase of the intervention scheme across all Rythu Bazaars in Vijayawada. Following the initial implementation in Vijayawada, authorities are expanding subsidized onion sales to all municipal Rythu Bazaars across Andhra Pradesh based on public demand.

State authorities are distributing BPT Super Fine quality rice at special subsidized counters for ₹52.50 per kilogram. Furthermore, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar announced that the government will soon introduce subsidized red gram and palm oil to prevent retail price gouging.

The state government is launching a network of Mee Mart outlets designed to sell 64 varieties of essential household goods at controlled prices. Officials confirmed that 870 Mee Mart shops are already prepared, with plans to make 1,000 operational outlets active by October 1.