January 14, 2011 9:01 PM

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First consignment of onions from Pakistan reaches India

The first consignment of about 200 tonnes of onion imported by the government from Pakistan landed at the Mundra port in Gujarat today and is likely to reach Delhi on Tuesday. The government had asked state-owned trading agencies PEC and STC to import onion to boost domestic supply and rein in the soaring prices of the kitchen staple. Since Pakistan had banned trade of onion to India through land route, the government agencies had to seek the vegetable through sea route. The onion laden ship 'Ocean Promoter' anchored at Mundra port in the afternoon, port sources said, adding that the first consignment was contracted by PEC Ltd. Another shipment ordered by PEC of 550 tonnes from Pakistan is expected at the same Gujarat port shortly. It would also arrive in Delhi by trucks subsequently.

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