Government launches phase-II of subsidised wheat flour, rice sale under Bharat brand

05 Nov 2024 Evaluate

In order to provide relief to consumers from high prices, Government has launched phase-II retail sales of wheat flour and rice under the Bharat brand at subsidised rates. Wheat flour (atta) will be sold at Rs 30 per kg and rice at Rs 34 per kg in 5kg and 10kg packets through cooperatives NCCF, Nafed and Kendriya Bhandar and e-commerce platforms.

The government has allocated 3.69 lakh tonne of wheat and 2.91 lakh tonne of rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the phase-2 retail intervention under the Price Stabilisation Fund. Under the new pricing structure, wheat flour will be available in 5kg and 10kg packs at Rs 30 per kg, while rice will be sold at Rs 34 per kg - a slight increase from Phase-I rates of Rs 27.5 per kg and Rs 29 per kg, respectively.

The previous phase, from October 2023 to June 30, 2024, saw the distribution of 15.20 lakh tonne of wheat flour and 14.58 lakh tonne of rice.


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