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Fine-variety rice at Rs. 30 per kg launched across Tamil Nadu
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News18•17-10-2026, 19:15
Fine-variety rice at Rs. 30 per kg launched across Tamil Nadu
- •The sale of fine-variety rice at Rs. 30 per kg through Amudham and cooperative stores was jointly launched by Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan and Minister for Cooperation V. Kantharaj.
- •The rice will be available starting today in 30 outlets across Chennai, including 11 Amudham stores and 19 cooperative stores.
- •The scheme will be expanded phase-wise to other districts across Tamil Nadu starting tomorrow.
- •A total of 25,000 metric tonnes of fine-variety rice is being sold in the first phase across 201 cooperative outlets and 49 Amudham outlets to control price rise.
- •A maximum of up to 5 kg of rice will be provided per family depending on their requirement.
Key Questions Answered
Fine-variety rice is being sold at a subsidized price of Rs. 30 per kg through Amudham and cooperative stores. Depending on individual public requirements, a maximum limit of up to 5 kg of rice is provided per family.
In the initial launch in Chennai, the scheme is available across a total of 30 outlets, which include 11 Amudham stores and 19 cooperative stores.
In the first phase to control rice price rises, the Tamil Nadu government has taken steps to sell 25,000 metric tonnes of fine-variety rice through 201 cooperative outlets and 49 Amudham outlets across the state.
