Free Rice In Telanagana For Economically Weaker Section

In today’s world, food is not only a physiological need but a luxury. The central and state governments of India have launched various social welfare schemes and programs to provide food grains at subsidised prices to people from economically backward sections of society. But the quality of the provided food grains is still not up to the mark.

To change this scenario, the state government of Telangana announced that they’ll be distributing fine rice completely free of cost to ration cardholders. It is one of the most unique initiatives taken up by any state government or the central government.

Read the article to learn more details about the announcement concerning free fine rice distribution.

What Is The Reason Behind The Decision?

The primary reason behind this decision is the existing condition and instances surrounding the use of rice. Before this decision, coarse rice was being distributed to people with white ration cards, but instead of using it for consumption, white ration cardholders sold it to rice millers for 10 Rupees per kg. Then, rice millers recycle the rice and sell it further for 50 Rupees per kg.

To break this cycle, the CM of Telangana decided to distribute fine rice without any charges so that people could consume it rather than sell it because of the poor quality and negligible nutrient content of the coarse rice.

The Minister of Civil Supplies, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, claimed that Telangana is the first state in India to introduce such an initiative, which will provide food security to 84% population of the state.