Karnataka to provide additional 5 kg rice instead of cash under Anna Bhagya from this month
1 month 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 per month at the rate of ₹34 per kg from July 1, 2023, in lieu of the promised 5 kg of free rice. An estimated 2.29 lakh metric tonnes of rice is needed every month to supply 5 kg free to the 4.42 crore family members of the 1.19 crore BPL and Antyodaya card holders in Karnataka, which the Food Corporation of India had refused to sell to the State. “Now that the FCI has agreed to provide an additional 2.1 lakh metric tonnes of rice per month at ₹22.5 per kg instead of the earlier stipulated price of ₹28 per kg, we have decided to provide rice instead of the Direct Benefit Transfer of cash.

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Odisha government set to cross 77 lakh tonne paddy purchase target
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Odisha government set to cross 77 lakh tonne paddy purchase target

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With 22 days left for procurement of kharif paddy and 70 lakh tonne already purchased, the state is likely to cross the target of 77 lakh tonne set by the Group of Ministers. A review of the ongoing paddy procurement by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra revealed that around 70 lakh tonne of paddy has …

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

No guarantee of Siddaramaiah government's five guarantees in Karnataka?
1 month ago

No guarantee of Siddaramaiah government's five guarantees in Karnataka?

India Today  

The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is facing mounting criticism over delays in implementing its five guarantee schemes. Sources told India Today that beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, however, have not received their promised monthly Rs 2,000 for the past three months. GRUHA LAKSHMI SCHEME DEFICIT There are about 1.5 crore women Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries in the …

Odisha govt raises kharif paddy procurement target to 77 lakh tonne
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha govt raises kharif paddy procurement target to 77 lakh tonne

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : The Group of Ministers on paddy procurement has approved enhancement of purchase target to 77 lakh tonne from 65 lakh tonne for the ongoing kharif season. Singh Deo said the process of paddy procurement has become more transparent and successful as deputy chief ministers, ministers and senior officials are visiting the districts and directly monitoring the process. Principal …

Tamil Nadu seeks nine lakh tonnes of rice additionally from the Centre
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Andhra Cabinet approves ₹700 cr for additional paddy procurement, protection wall on Krishna river
2 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Cabinet approves ₹700 cr for additional paddy procurement, protection wall on Krishna river

Hindustan Times  

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday approved the transfer of ₹700 crore loan to the Civil Supplies Corporation for additional paddy procurement, establishment of 63 more Anna canteens and the construction of a retaining wall on the right side of Krishna river among other decisions, said Information & Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy. …

Centre to procure additional 3.5 lakh tonne of rice for PDS
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre to procure additional 3.5 lakh tonne of rice for PDS

The Hindu  

Responding positively to the request of Karnataka, the Centre has agreed to procure an additional 3.5 lakh tonne of rice for the Kharif season of 2024-25 for the Central pool of rice with respect to the Public Distribution System. Accordingly, the procurement cap of custom-milled rice for PDS central pool from Karnataka will now be increased from the earlier 1.5 …

Centre assures early lifting of food grains Fixes ₹2,320 per quintal for grade ‘A’ paddy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre assures early lifting of food grains Fixes ₹2,320 per quintal for grade ‘A’ paddy

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has given written assurance to create 40 lakh metric tonne space by December 2024, while providing movement for 15 LMT by October end in response to the state government’s demand for enough space for delivery of rice during kharif marketing season 2024-25. Responding to the issue raised by Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma about shortage of space …

Puducherry govt wants to supply free rice in ration shops, seeks MHA nod
6 months ago

Puducherry govt wants to supply free rice in ration shops, seeks MHA nod

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: As the distribution of food grains through ration shops is expected to restart soon, Chief Minister N Rangasamy has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to allow the Union Territory to distribute food grains through Fair Price Shops under its State Free Rice Scheme, instead of the current Direct Benefit Transfer mode. In a memorandum to Union Home Secretary …

Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu for PDS dips by 9.2L MT
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu for PDS dips by 9.2L MT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu for the Public Distribution System declined sharply by 9.26 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24 and stood at 34.96 lakh MT against last year’s 44.22 lakh MT. Lower paddy procurement is expected to raise the food bill for the Food Corporation of India, which relies on the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation to acquire paddy …

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

Janata Khana | Indian Railways’ affordable meal scheme now available on platforms of seven Karnataka stations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Janata Khana | Indian Railways’ affordable meal scheme now available on platforms of seven Karnataka stations

The Hindu  

With trains running packed to the brim during the summer holidays coupled with the Lok Sabha poll-induced travel, the Indian Railways has come up with an initiative to satiate the hunger of the common traveller by arranging affordable food on station platforms. The erstwhile Janata Meal — that was available at affordable prices at catering stalls in stations — has …

Karnataka CM Hikes Commission Amount For PDS Distributors
1 year 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 …

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided

The Hindu  

In order to check rice inflation, the Government is considering a proposal to sell FCI rice under the 'Bharat' brand but the discounted rate has not yet been decided, a Food Ministry official said. x The Ministry's efforts to check retail rice prices by boosting domestic availability through sale of FCI rice via e-auction under the Open Market Sale Scheme …

Efforts on to procure rice from other states: Karnataka minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Efforts on to procure rice from other states: Karnataka minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister KH Muniyappa said that efforts are underway to procure rice from other states. Once an ample supply of rice becomes available, the government intends to reinstate the distribution of rice instead of money to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme. Among the five guarantees promised by the Congress, the Anna Bhagya initiative …

FCI reduces prices of wheat, rice sold through domestic open market scheme
1 year, 8 months ago

FCI reduces prices of wheat, rice sold through domestic open market scheme

The Hindu  

The Food Corporation of India has reduced the price of rice and wheat being tendered out under the open market sale scheme for registered bulk buyers. Fortified rice which was supplied at ₹34/kg is being made available at ₹31/kg and wheat at ₹21.50/kg instead of ₹22.50/kg, said Manjeev Kumar Goyal, Deputy General Manager, FCI in Chennai on July 13. Ravi …

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 …

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 …

Anna Bhagya Scheme: BPL families to get money from July 10, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 8 months ago

Anna Bhagya Scheme: BPL families to get money from July 10, says Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the process of transferring money to Below Poverty Line cardholders as part of the ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme will begin on July 10. This announcement comes after the government decided on June 28to provide cash instead of additional kilograms of rice to BPL families due to challenges in rice procurement. Shivakumar stated that …

Explained: What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Karnataka: Congress struggles to implement all 5 guarantees, BPL card holders to get cash in lieu of 5 kg rice
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Congress struggles to implement all 5 guarantees, BPL card holders to get cash in lieu of 5 kg rice

India TV News  

Amid backlash on freebies, Karnataka government has decided to tweak scheme, Siddaramaiah's government has decided to credit money to BPL card holders in lieu of 5 kg rice as it has been unable to procure additional rice under the "Anna Bhagya" scheme. One of the guarantees of the Siddaramaiah govt was to provide 10 kg of rice free to every …

Will launch Anna Bhagya scheme when we get required quantity of rice: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 8 months ago

Will launch Anna Bhagya scheme when we get required quantity of rice: CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

The distribution of 10 kg of rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme will begin as soon as the State gets the required quantity of rice, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said. Speaking to presspersons in Hassan on June 27, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the State required 2.29 lakh metric tonnes of rice a month to implement the scheme, one of the five …

K’taka govt negotiating with central agencies for rice for Anna Bhagya scheme: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 9 months ago

K’taka govt negotiating with central agencies for rice for Anna Bhagya scheme: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Centre refused to give rice to Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state has invited quotations from three central agencies to supply rice for the Anna Bhagya scheme offering five kg extra rice to the BPL families. "Piyush Goyal has said the centre cannot give us rice," the Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister …

Anna Bhagya: Govt to bid for rice from Central govt. agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

Anna Bhagya: Govt to bid for rice from Central govt. agencies

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government has proposed to procure rice from the Central government’s National Cooperative Consumers Federation, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation, and Central Bhandar, and its availability and price will be known in a week’s time, said Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs K.H. Speaking to The Hindu after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other officials, Mr. …

No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Centre on Friday, June 23, categorically refused to supply rice to Karnataka for its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme. Mr. Muniyappa said, “The Centre requires 135 lakh metric tonnes for the national supply, whereas they have a stock of 262 lakh metric tonnes. What the State wants The Congress government, which announced Anna Bhagya scheme as one of the five …

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 …

Rice millers say they can meet partial requirement of Anna Bhagya
1 year, 9 months ago

Rice millers say they can meet partial requirement of Anna Bhagya

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government, which is scouting for rice for its Anna Bhagya scheme across the country, is yet to speak to Karnataka Rice Millers’ Association to ascertain the cost or the quantum of rice available with the mills in the State. Srinivas, the government has not involved the local millers in the Anna Bhagya scheme while it is looking for …

Punjab steps in to help Karnataka with its free rice scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab steps in to help Karnataka with its free rice scheme

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Karnataka, which is struggling to procure rice for its ambitious Anna Bhagya scheme, on June 19 received a ray of hope after the Aam Admi Party government in Punjab agreed in-principle to supply the requisite quantum of rice even as the State government is trying to procure rice from national-level cooperative agencies. Under the Anna Bhagya …

Karnataka CM asks BJP to convince Centre to give additional rice for Anna Bhagya scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM asks BJP to convince Centre to give additional rice for Anna Bhagya scheme

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that if the BJP was really interested in the welfare of people, it should tell the Centre not to politicise Anna Bhagya scheme and provide necessary quantum of rice to Karnataka. “Had the FCI not agreed to supply 2.28 lakh tonnes of rice and asked us to speak to the Union Ministry of Consumer …

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 …

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. …

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the distribution of 10 kg free rice for below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders under the Anna Bhagya scheme was likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. Addressing a gathering at Suttur later, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the State government would incur an expenditure of ₹59,000 crore a year to …

Karnataka | Guarantees to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka | Guarantees to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually

The Hindu  

The five guarantees given by the Congress, which are to be implemented in phases starting from June 11 with the launch of Shakti scheme, are expected to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually, and the guidelines for implementing the schemes are expected to be released shortly. The cost break-up While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refused to divulge the cost of implementing the …

Centre agrees to procure additional 6.80LTs of parboiled rice from Telangana
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre agrees to procure additional 6.80LTs of parboiled rice from Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Centre on Friday agreed to procure an additional 6.8 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice from Telangana for the Kharif season 2022-23. This is in addition to the recently approved procurement of 13.73 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice for the Rabi 2021-22 and Kharif 2022-23 kharif seasons. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy who had written to his Cabinet colleague …

Patnaik writes to Piyush Goyal, urges him to procure surplus rice from Odisha
1 year, 11 months ago

Patnaik writes to Piyush Goyal, urges him to procure surplus rice from Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has written to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging him to lift around 20 lakh tonne of surplus rice for the 2022-23 Kharif marketing season from Odisha to enable the state government to procure paddy from farmers in the coming seasons. During the 2022-23 Kharif season, a record 14,94,320 farmers have sold paddy to the government …

Karnataka Congress assures 10 kg rice to each family member of BPL card holders
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka Congress assures 10 kg rice to each family member of BPL card holders

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: If voted to power in the State in the ensuing Assembly elections, Congress party assured 10 kgs of rice to every member of a Below Poverty Line card holders families and the distribution of rice to BPL every member of BPL card holders is to make the State 'hunger free.' Shivakumar said the party has assured the people of …

FCI procures 17.5 LMT of fortified rice in 2021-22 in Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 2 months ago

FCI procures 17.5 LMT of fortified rice in 2021-22 in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

A total quantity of 17.59 Lakh Metric Tonnes of fortified rice was procured by the Food Corporation of India during Kharif Monsoon Season 2021-22 in Andhra Pradesh. A quantity of 6.15 LMT fortified rice has been distributed in high burden and aspirational districts under the National Food Security Act as well as PM Poshan and Integrated Child Development Services schemes …

Centre’s free grain decision may help T.N. save ₹1,650 cr. in subsidy
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre’s free grain decision may help T.N. save ₹1,650 cr. in subsidy

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet’s decision to provide free grain to all beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act for one year may help Tamil Nadu save ₹1,650 crore in food subsidy. Monthly off-take The State’s average monthly off-take is taken as around 2.96 lakh tonnes of the grain, including about 8,530 tonnes of wheat and 2.87 lakh tonnes of rice. The …

Huge financial burden on Telangana in the offing in new Public Distribution System policy
2 years, 2 months ago

Huge financial burden on Telangana in the offing in new Public Distribution System policy

The Hindu  

The Telangana government will face a huge financial burden on one more count, this time with the recent decision of Centre to give New Year’s gift to the country’s poor by supplying free rice under the National Food Security Act. Currently, the Centre is implementing Prime Minister’s Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana by allocating rice to States for supply to its …

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