Market Intervention Succeded in Controlling Price Rise, Says Minister

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Gr Anil on Tuesday said that market intervention by the government has succeded in controlling prices of essential commodities, Including Rice and Coconut Oil, Ahead of the Festive Season.

Addressing the media here, the minister said the ‘kera’ brand of coconut oil was available at ₹ 457 per litre at supplyco outlets. He added that the cap of only one litre kera oil on a bill hasn done away with following consumers’ Demand. “Supplyco’s Own Coconut Oil ‘sabari’ is available at a subsidized rate of ₹ 349 and non-subsidized brand at ₹ 429. The prices of the three brands will come to come Brands of coconut oil are also available at supplyco outlets at a price lesser than the mrp, ”He said.

Mr. Anil Said Around 25,000 tonnes of Foodgrains, Including Rice and Black Gram, Had Been Procured in View of Onam. DURING The Festival Season, Eligible Ration Card Holders will be given 20 kg of raw or boiled rice at ₹ 25 per kg.

The minister announced the launch of five new items under the Sabari Brand Such as Rice Flour, Payasam Mix, Sugar, Salt, and Palakkadan Matta Rice.

“Supplyco Recorded SAles Worth ₹ 168 Crore in July. Subsidized Commodities to the Tune of ₹ 60 Crore Were Sold Last Month. Around 32 Lakh Consures Depended Worth ₹ 107 Crore was the first half of August. Onam, “The minister said.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the district onam fails in thiruvananthapuram on August 25. Industries minister p. Rajeeve will inaugurate the Fair ERNAKUSTE 26.