Additional rice supplies planned if prices go up during Onam, says Kerala Minister Anoop Jacob
Kerala's Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Anoop Jacob, announced plans to supply an additional 25,000 metric tonnes of rice to stabilize market prices during the Onam festival. The Minister also refuted claims regarding price hikes in the public distribution system.
Why it matters
Addresses food security and inflation management during a major cultural festival, impacting consumer welfare.
An additional supply of 25,000 metric tonnes of rice will be made available in the Kerala market if rice prices go up during the Onam season, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Anoop Jacob said on Sunday.
The government has written to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) seeking its cooperation with regard to the additional supplies. At present, 1,65,932 metric tonnes of rice and 24,506 metric tonnes of wheat are available for public distribution. These supplies are adequate for curbing the rise in prices during the festival season, Mr. Jacob said.
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