Kerala delegation examines A.P. paddy procurement and PDS systems
A Kerala government delegation visited Andhra Pradesh to study its paddy procurement, civil supplies, and public distribution systems. The visit aims to identify best practices to improve Kerala's own food distribution network.
Why it matters
Demonstrates inter-state cooperation and knowledge sharing to improve public welfare and food security systems.
A delegation from the Kerala government, led by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob, concluded a two-day study visit to Andhra Pradesh to examine the civil supplies system, private rice trade, paddy procurement and payment mechanisms with a view to adopting suitable practices in Kerala.
Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Managing Director V.M. Jaya Krishnan, Chairman Thota Sudheer and Kakinada Joint Collector Apoorva Bharat accompanied the delegation during its visit to the Lalitha brand factory and Pattabhi Agro Industries at Peddapuram on July 24, where the members observed rice processing and packaging operations.
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