Exporters of onion were earlier availing incentives under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) at the rate of 10 per cent.  The government has removed incentives for export of fresh and chilled onions, a move aimed at discouraging outbound shipments of the kitchen staple due to rising prices in the domestic market.  The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an arm of the commerce ministry, in a public notice dated June 9, stated it is withdrawing the benefits for exports of fresh and chilled onions.  The rate at which MEIS benefits for exports of fresh and chilled onions is granted under the foreign trade policy has been made zero from the current 10 per cent with immediate effect,"