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Tamil Nadu launches Rs 30/kg fine‑rice sale in Chennai
Food Minister P Venkataramanan and Co‑operation Minister V Gandhiraj inaugurated the scheme in Chennai, with 25,000 tonnes allocated for the first phase.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Food Minister P Venkataramanan and Co‑operation Minister V Gandhiraj launched a Rs 30 per kilogram fine‑rice sale at the Kamadhenu cooperative store in R.A. Puram, Chennai, on Saturday, according to New Indian Express.
The launch coincided with the start of sales in 30 city outlets and will expand to 201 cooperative stores and 49 Amudham stores across Tamil Nadu. The first phase earmarks 25,000 metric tonnes of fine‑quality rice, with a purchase limit of five kilograms per person.
An official release said the initiative aims to keep fine‑rice affordable amid rising prices and will be rolled out to other districts from the following day.
Key facts
- The fine‑rice sale is priced at Rs 30 per kilogram. (newindianexpress.com)
- The scheme starts in 30 Chennai outlets and will cover 201 co‑op and 49 Amudham stores statewide. (newindianexpress.com)
- 25,000 metric tonnes of rice are allocated for the first phase. (newindianexpress.com)
- Each buyer may purchase up to five kilograms. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “Sale of fine rice at Rs 30/kg in co-op outlets across TN goes live”
