Indian states can directly purchase rice from FCI at Rs 2,800 per quintal for welfare schemes without e-auctions.

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that Indian states can directly purchase rice from FCI at Rs 2,800 per quintal via Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) without e-auctions for welfare schemes. This decision aims to reduce stock surplus before the new procurement season. The government will continue providing free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under PMGKAY for five years starting 2024, with Rs 11.80 lakh crore estimated budget.

August 01, 2024
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