The people of Myuru city are eagerly awaiting the distribution of Bharat brand rice, an ambitious project initiated by the Union government. However, the rice is currently unavailable everywhere, raising concerns about its availability and possible misuse. Find out more about the unavailability and its impact on the residents.
Bharat rice: The government plans to introduce Bharat rice on Tuesday at a subsidized rate of Rs 29 per kg, aiming to alleviate the impact of a 15% increase in retail rice prices over the past year. The subsidized rice will be sold in 5 kg and 10 kg packs, with Food Minister Piyush Goyal launching the product in the national capital.
India s food minister, Piyush Goyal, introduced Bharat rice at a subsidized rate of Rs 29 per kg to alleviate the impact of a 15% increase in retail rice prices over the past year. This rice will be available in 5 kg and 10 kg packs through various channels, including cooperatives, retail chains, and e-commerce platforms. Initially, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will provide 5 lakh tonnes of rice to selected cooperatives and retail chains for distribution.