World · 3 Nov
Plea to make 10 kg rice bags available at Rythu Bazaars
AI summaryPublic associations in Kakinada are urging the government to make 10 kg rice bags available at Rythu Bazaars, as smaller families struggle to afford standard 26 kg bags amid rising market prices. The government has capped prices for private traders and launched a Market Intervention Programme, though 10 kg packs are not yet available at the bazaars. Officials and public representatives continue to debate the causes of the rice shortage, with some alleging that paddy diversion to ethanol units has worsened scarcity.
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