Information given in written to Lok Sabha in rice case

05-Dec-2024 10:22 AM

Information given in written to Lok Sabha in rice case
Here’s a summary of the information presented in the Lok Sabha regarding rice procurement during the 2024-25 Kharif marketing season:
Paddy Procurement from Punjab:
A total of 172 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured from Punjab.
Out of this, 169 lakh tonnes have been lifted from mandis and stored at mill points.
Procurement Details:
The paddy has been procured by government agencies at the minimum support price (MSP).
Custom milled rice is being supplied to the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Quality Control:
A multi-layered quality check system is in place to ensure the supply of quality rice by millers.
Rice Acceptance by FCI:
So far, the FCI has accepted 94,000 metric tonnes of rice.
This information highlights the scale of rice procurement and the focus on quality assurance as the government ensures adequate supplies for food security programs.