Cong Says 'Unreasonable Restrictions' Placed on Sale of Rice Under OMSS 'Misfired' Badly
1 year, 8 months ago

Cong Says 'Unreasonable Restrictions' Placed on Sale of Rice Under OMSS 'Misfired' Badly

News 18  

The “unreasonable restrictions” placed on sale of rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme has “misfired” badly, the Congress said on Tuesday and slammed the Centre for discontinuing the sale of foodgrains from its pool to state governments as a “political decision” aimed at “sabotaging” the Karnataka government’s ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme. On June 13, the Centre discontinued the sale of rice and wheat from the buffer stock to state governments under the Open Market Sale Scheme officially due to inflationary pressure and concerns over monsoon. “The unreasonable restrictions placed on sale of rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme at Rs. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the government’s Anna Bhagya scheme.

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Karnataka govt halts cash allowance, shifts to ‘10 kg rice’ for beneficiaries under Anna Bhagya scheme: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka govt halts cash allowance, shifts to ‘10 kg rice’ for beneficiaries under Anna Bhagya scheme: Report

Live Mint  

Karnataka Minister for Food, KH Muniyappa, said on Wednesday that the state government will begin distributing an additional 5 kg of free rice this month, as promised under the pre-poll guarantee as reported by Bangalore Mirror. As a result of the new decision, the Karnataka government will halt the monthly allowance of ₹170 per individual for 5 kg of rice …

Karnataka to end cash transfers under Anna Bhagya, full 10 kg rice distribution from February: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka to end cash transfers under Anna Bhagya, full 10 kg rice distribution from February: Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister for Food, KH Muniyappa, announced on Wednesday that the state government will begin distributing the additional 5 kg of free rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme from this month, fulfilling a key pre-poll promise. The state requires 2.29 lakh metric tonnes of rice per month. The state requires 2.29 lakh metric tonnes of rice per month, amounting to …

Karnataka to provide additional 5 kg rice instead of cash under Anna Bhagya from this month
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka to provide additional 5 kg rice instead of cash under Anna Bhagya from this month

The Hindu  

Starting this February, the State government will provide an additional 5 kg of rice to BPL families instead of cash under the Anna Bhagya guarantee scheme. Unable to procure enough rice in the market at a reasonable cost in time to meet the needs of the Anna Bhagya scheme, the State government had decided to temporarily give ₹170 per person …

Tamil Nadu seeks nine lakh tonnes of rice additionally from the Centre
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu seeks nine lakh tonnes of rice additionally from the Centre

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation has sought from the Food Corporation of India allocation of nine lakh tonnes of rice for meeting the shortfall in its requirements. Tamil Nadu is in need of additional allocation as it supplies, on an average, one lakh tonnes of rice per month free of cost to Non Priority Household cardholders too. The National …

FCI’s open market sale of wheat and rice to increase availability and control prices
2 months ago

FCI’s open market sale of wheat and rice to increase availability and control prices

The Hindu  

Food Corporation of India has undertaken the sale of wheat and rice in the open market as per the directions of the Department of Food and Public Distribution to increase the availability of wheat and rice in the open market and to control the prices of wheat, rice, and flour. Under the Open Market Sale Scheme for Domestic Purpose scheme, …

Centre announces revised Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) Policy for 2024-25
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre announces revised Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) Policy for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi on Saturday announced a significant revision in the Open Market Sale Scheme policy for the year 2024-25. The following key decisions have been taken under the revised policy: Fixation of Reserve Price for Rice: The reserve price of rice has been fixed at Rs.2,250 per quintal for sale …

Karnataka: FCI ready to supply rice, beneficiaries to get five kg more
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: FCI ready to supply rice, beneficiaries to get five kg more

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Below Poverty Line cardholders are likely to get 5 kg of rice more instead of Rs 170 cash being given to them as the Food Corporation of India is ready to supply 2.36 lakh tonnes of rice for the state government’s Anna Bhagya scheme. The state government’s request to supply rice for its Anna Bhagya scheme was rejected by …

Beneficiaries to get dal, oil, sugar instead of cash in Karnataka
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Beneficiaries to get dal, oil, sugar instead of cash in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state government may give oil, dal, sugar and other food items, instead of 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under its Anna Bhagya scheme. In a survey conducted by the state government, 93% of the beneficiaries showed interest in getting other essentials along with 5 kg rice, instead of additional 5 kg, said Food and Civil Supply Minister …

States allowed to buy rice from FCI without e-auction at Rs 2,800/quintal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

States allowed to buy rice from FCI without e-auction at Rs 2,800/quintal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre has allowed state governments to directly buy rice from the Food Corporation of India without participating in e-auction. “States can buy rice from the Food Corporation of India without participating in e-auction at Rs 2,800 per quintal under the open market sale scheme,” said Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. After …

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will resume sale of federally-held rice to states, which had been discontinued in June last year, at the time sparking protests by Opposition-ruled state governments, apart from selling the staple to private traders, steps aimed at paring record inventories, a person aware of the development said. Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders The move to …

Karnataka CM Hikes Commission Amount For PDS Distributors
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka CM Hikes Commission Amount For PDS Distributors

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Considering that the commission given to distributors of Public Distribution System was "low" in Karnataka, Chief Minister on Thursday announced hike in commission amount for distributors of Public Distribution System from Rs 1.24 to Rs 1.50 for a kg of rice distributed to the beneficiaries and the hike has been agreed owing to insistence of Minister for Food and …

Centre’s Rs 29/kg rice scheme will make country bankrupt: Minister KH Muniyappa
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre’s Rs 29/kg rice scheme will make country bankrupt: Minister KH Muniyappa

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa on Tuesday said the Union government’s initiative to sell rice at Rs 29 per kg will push the country to bankruptcy as it is incurring a loss of Rs 20 per kg. He accused the Centre of launching the rice scheme for publicity, while not giving rice to the state government’s “Anna …

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here

India TV News  

The central government on Tuesday is set to introduce 'Bharat rice' at a subsidised rate of Rs 29 per kg, aiming to alleviate the impact of a 15 per cent surge in retail rice prices over the past year. 5 tonnes of rice in first phase In the initial phase, the Food Corporation of India will allocate 5 lakh tonnes …

FCI to stabilise wheat and rice markets through OMSS
1 year, 7 months ago

FCI to stabilise wheat and rice markets through OMSS

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The general manager of the Food Corporation of India’s regional office in Vijayawada, Chandra Sekhar Joshi, announced a distinct approach by the Indian government to ensure stability in the wheat and rice markets. Acknowledging worrisome price trends, the government plans to release 25 lakh metric tons of rice and 50 LMT of wheat through OMSS, which includes 2 LMT …

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices
1 year, 7 months ago

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices

The Hindu  

The Food Corporation of India, regional office, Amaravati, is offering 4,000 tonnes of wheat and 13,018 tonnes of rice under Open Market Sale Scheme-Domestic through e-auction to be held on August 30. As on date, 7,69,609 tonnes of rice and 12,125 tonnes of wheat is available with FCI, Andhra Pradesh. Chandrasekhar Joshi, general manager, FCI, Andhra Pradesh region, told The …

Govt to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat, 2.5 million tonnes of rice in open market to contain price rise
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat, 2.5 million tonnes of rice in open market to contain price rise

Firstpost  

The government has decided to offload 50 lakh tonnes wheat and 25 lakh tonnes wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said The Indian government has announced its decision to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat and 2.5 million tonnes of rice from the central pool in the open market to contain the rise in …

Govt to sell additional 50 lakh tons wheat, 25 lakh tons rice in open market to contain price rise
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to sell additional 50 lakh tons wheat, 25 lakh tons rice in open market to contain price rise

India TV News  

As inflation is soaring high in the country, the Union Government on Wednesday declared that it has decided to sell additional 50 lakh tonnes of wheat and 25 lakh tonnes of rice from the central pool in the open market in order to check the price rise. "The government has decided to offload 50 lakh tonnes of wheat and 25 …

Why are state governments complaining about denial of food grains under OMSS? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

Why are state governments complaining about denial of food grains under OMSS? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Last month, the Union government stopped the sale of rice and wheat from the Central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme. This has provoked sharp reactions from state governments led by Opposition parties, especially Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, who have accused the Centre of “playing politics” and of being “anti-poor”. State such as Tamil Nadu, which have a universal …

Food Ministry indicates willingness to tweak OMSS after lukewarm response
1 year, 8 months ago

Food Ministry indicates willingness to tweak OMSS after lukewarm response

The Hindu  

As the Congress attacked the Centre on Monday over the reluctance of private players to auction rice from the Food Corporation of India under the Open Market Sales Scheme, the Union Food Ministry indicated that it is willing to make changes to the scheme. The Centre had recently restricted the States from purchasing food grains using OMSS and the Congress …

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal in lieu of 5 kg rice under 'Anna Bhagya' scheme
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal in lieu of 5 kg rice under 'Anna Bhagya' scheme

India TV News  

Poll promise: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kilograms of rice to beneficiaries under the state government’s ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme. Confronted with problems in the procurement of large quantities of rice required for the implementation of the poll guarantee, the Siddaramaiah government decided to pay cash to beneficiaries at the …

Limits of expansion: The Hindu Editorial on the controversy over the Open Market Sale Scheme
1 year, 8 months ago

Limits of expansion: The Hindu Editorial on the controversy over the Open Market Sale Scheme

The Hindu  

The National Conference of Food Ministers failed to resolve the issue of the discontinuance of rice and wheat sales to States under the Open Market Sale Scheme in view of the Centre’s restrictions. Rejecting the plea, Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated the Centre’s position of taking care of the interests of those outside the scope of the National Food …

Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most
1 year, 8 months ago

Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

The Hindu  

Ever since the Congress-led Karnataka government came to power, it has been struggling to meet one of its major pre-poll promises — the provision of five kg of rice to Below Poverty Line and Antyodaya card holders. The amount of rice supplied by the FCI for ethanol blending in 2022-23 was nearly six times more than the quantity of rice …

Open Market Sales Scheme | Union, Karnataka Food Ministers spar over restrictions on States
1 year, 8 months ago

Open Market Sales Scheme | Union, Karnataka Food Ministers spar over restrictions on States

The Hindu  

The national conference of Food Ministers of States and Union Territories saw an exchange of words between Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal and Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. We need additional foodgrains to help poor,” Mr. Muniyappa said, adding that the deficit foodgrains to run the Anna Bhagya scheme could be made available from the FCI. Food Ministers …

Centre-State tussle over the Open Market Sale Scheme likely to be discussed at Food Ministers’ meet
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre-State tussle over the Open Market Sale Scheme likely to be discussed at Food Ministers’ meet

The Hindu  

Issues such as the restriction on States’ foodgrains purchase through the Open Market Sales Scheme, the fortified rice programme and the strategy for procurement of coarse grains/ millets during the upcoming kharif marketing season are likely to be discussed at the national conference of Food Ministers of States and Union Territories on Wednesday. The Tamil Nadu government had also raised …

Explained | What is the Open Market Sale Scheme and the Centre vs. states controversy over it?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | What is the Open Market Sale Scheme and the Centre vs. states controversy over it?

The Hindu  

The story so far: States have been looking at alternative ways of procuring wheat and rice in the aftermath of the Food Corporation of India’s quantity restrictions followed by the refusal to allow states to procure the two food grains through its Open Market Sale Scheme. While the Centre has made it clear that the reason for first restricting supplies …

Explained: What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Centre’s refusal to supply additional quantities of rice to Karnataka for the newly elected government’s flagship Anna Bhagya scheme has escalated into a political slugfest, with the Congress accusing the Narendra Modi-led government of “sabotaging” its programme to pursue “politics of hate.” In line with one of the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress, the …

Anna Bhagya scheme | Karnataka BPL families will get cash instead of free rice promised
1 year, 9 months ago

Anna Bhagya scheme | Karnataka BPL families will get cash instead of free rice promised

The Hindu  

Unable to procure enough rice in the market at a reasonable cost in time to meet the needs of its new Anna Bhagya scheme, the Karnataka Government on Wednesday decided to temporarily give ₹170 per person per month from July 1 in lieu of the promised five kg of free rice. An estimated 2.29 lakh metric tonnes of rice is …

Centre sabotaging Karnataka’s food scheme: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre sabotaging Karnataka’s food scheme: Congress

The Hindu  

As the Food Corporation of India rejected the Opposition-ruled States’ demand to reconsider the decision to restrict purchase through the Open Market Sale Scheme, the Congress said in New Delhi on June 25 that it is Karnataka’s durbhagya that the Narendra Modi government is sabotaging the Anna Bhagya 2.0 scheme. Congress general secretary and MP Jairam Ramesh said from January …

Karnataka FCI row: Congress launches fresh attack on PM Modi, BJP
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka FCI row: Congress launches fresh attack on PM Modi, BJP

Hindustan Times  

Underlining that food security should be of "paramount concern" at all times, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that the Union Government's June 13 circular banning the sale of rice to states from the Food Corporation of India under the Open Market Sale Scheme was an "attempt" to scuttle Anna Bhagya, one among five poll promises made by the …

Centre scuttling Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme, says Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre scuttling Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday said the Union government discontinued the sale of foodgrains from the Central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme to State governments to “scuttle” the Karnataka government’s Anna Bhagya Scheme and claimed that the Narendra Modi government was “anti-poor”. The Anna Bhagya Scheme is one of the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress under which 10 …

Centre trying to obstruct Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Priyank Kharge
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre trying to obstruct Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Priyank Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Karnataka Minister for Rural Development, and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has accused the Union government of engaging in 'politics of hatred' against the people of state. Speaking to reporters at Kalaburagi, Kharge charged the Central government with conspiring to obstruct implementation of the Anna Bhagya scheme in the state. When asked about the launch of the Annabhagya scheme on …

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The Hindu  

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders. Meanwhile, the BJP held a parallel protest in Bengaluru against what they called Congress’ effort …

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation

The Hindu  

Amid a political slugfest over the discontinuation of the sale of rice and wheat from the Central pool to State governments, the Government on Thursday said the decision was not “deliberate” and was only aimed at controlling retail inflation in food grains. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders of the Congress party have hit out at the Centre, accusing …

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre says stoppage of rice and wheat supply to States is aimed at controlling inflation

The Hindu  

Amid a political slugfest over the discontinuation of the sale of rice and wheat from the Central pool to State governments, the Government on Thursday said the decision was not “deliberate” and was only aimed at controlling retail inflation in food grains. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders of the Congress party have hit out at the Centre, accusing …

In Talks With Neighbouring States To Purchase Rice For Anna Bhagya: K'taka Minister
1 year, 9 months ago

In Talks With Neighbouring States To Purchase Rice For Anna Bhagya: K'taka Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Muniyappa on Thursday stated that a team of officials concerned would be leaving for Telangana to hold talks with the officials concerned to purchase rice for the State Government’s ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme to distribute 10 kg of rice to families of Below Poverty Line card holders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has spoken to …

Launch of Anna Bhagya on July 1 hangs in balance after FCI refuses to sell rice to Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Launch of Anna Bhagya on July 1 hangs in balance after FCI refuses to sell rice to Karnataka

The Hindu  

After the refusal by the Food Corporation of India to provide additional rice to Karnataka, the launch of the Anna Bhagya scheme on July 1 by the Congress government hangs in balance as it is scouting for the availability of rice at competitive cost in other States even as the financial viability also comes into question. About 2.28 lakh tonnes …

K’taka CM says Centre trying to ‘fail’ rice supply scheme, Bommai slams ‘lame…’
1 year, 9 months ago

K’taka CM says Centre trying to ‘fail’ rice supply scheme, Bommai slams ‘lame…’

Live Mint  

Karnataka government seat might have been won by Congress and is now being helmed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, however the imposition of the five guarantees promised by the Grand Old Party prior to the Karnataka Assembly elections, have taken centre stage, ensuing a mudslinging between Bhartiya Janata Party and Congress. Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government at the Centre …

Centre checks price rise by discontinuing sale of rice, wheat to States under OMSS
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre checks price rise by discontinuing sale of rice, wheat to States under OMSS

The Hindu  

The Centre has discontinued the sale of rice and wheat from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme to State governments, a move that will hit some States, including Karnataka, offering free grains to the poor. FCI may liquidate rice under the OMSS to private parties from the central pool stock as per the requirement in order to …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah blames Centre for conspiring to cancel Anna Bhagya scheme by denying rice to State
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah blames Centre for conspiring to cancel Anna Bhagya scheme by denying rice to State

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of conspiring to “scuttle” the State government’s election guarantee by ensuring that Karnataka does not get the required quantum of rice to implement its Anna Bhagya scheme, which aims to provide 10 kg of rice for each member of the BPL family and Antyodaya card holders from July 1. …

Govt. to offload additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to cut prices
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt. to offload additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to cut prices

The Hindu  

The Centre on February 21 announced it will offload an additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market to bring down the prices of wheat and wheat flour. On January 25, the Centre had announced sale of 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market from its buffer stock to check rise in prices of wheat and …

Govt to sell 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to bring down prices
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt to sell 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to bring down prices

India TV News  

In order to control price rise, the government has said that it will sell an additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to bring down prices of wheat and wheat floor. "So far, 50 lakh tonnes of wheat have been decided to be offloaded under the OMSS. The reduction in reserve price along with additional offloading of 20 …

Call off Re 1 a kg rice scheme, former Infosys chief Pai tells Karnataka CM
11 years, 8 months ago

Call off Re 1 a kg rice scheme, former Infosys chief Pai tells Karnataka CM

India TV News  

Bangalore, Jul 9: Former Infosys CFO T V Mohandas Pai on Monday asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rise above politics and call off implementation of Congress government's scheme to provide 30 kg rice per month to BPL families at Re one per kg as it would impose a heavy burden on the state exchequer. "If government does this, it is …

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