the reported shortage of onion and its availability at higher prices in the market, figured in the Rajya Sabha today.<br />'' <br />'' Raising the issue during Question Hour, some members wanted to know the steps taken by the government.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Danve Raosaheb Dadarao said, the government is taking every step including import of onion to meet the demand. He attributed the shortage of the onion to late rains followed by heavy rainfall in the country, particularly in Nashik in Maharashtra.<br />