The Maharashtra government on Tuesday constituted an expert sub-committee to recommend immediate and long-term measures to address the ongoing decline in onion prices and strengthen the state’s onion sector, news agency PTI reported. The sub-committee has been formed under a secretary-level committee set up in April by the Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles Department to suggest measures for onion growers. A government resolution (GR) issued on Tuesday said the panel will examine factors behind the fall in onion prices, assess the impact of the Centre’s onion export policy over the past seven to eight years, and recommend measures to improve the crop’s value chain. The sub-committee comprises former vice-chancellor of Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth in Dapoli Dr Kisanrao Lawande, former director of marketing Sunil Pawar, Indo Vegetables Development Association President Sarang Nirmal, entrepreneur Narendra Pawar, and Maharashtra Director of Marketing Sharad Jare, who will serve as member secretary. The panel has been tasked with preparing a comprehensive report covering six key areas, including integrating quality onion varieties developed by agricultural universities into the agricultural …