The Maharashtra government yesterday announced an ex-gratia relief of  300 rupees per quintal to onion farmers in the state who are severely affected by a steep fall in the prices.<br />'' <br />''A report<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the decision in the Maharashtra state Legislative Assembly yesterday. The CM said the onion prices dropped primarily due to good production in other states that led to decrease in the demand.He said that the production of red onions has been on a large scale in the Kharif season this year. He stated that the state government always stand with the farmers. </span><br />