"Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces Revisions to OMSS(D) Policy for 2024-25."

National

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD) announced revisions to the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] for 2024-25. The updates are designed to strengthen food security and optimize rice distribution nationwide.


      - The updated policy enables State Governments, their corporations, and community kitchens to procure rice directly, bypassing the need for electronic (e)-auctions.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) The revised reserve price of rice has been reduced to Rs 2,250 per quintal nationwide, down from the previous rate of Rs 2,900 per quintal set in August 2024.

      (ii) Ethanol distilleries can also purchase rice at the reduced reserve price of Rs.2,250 per quintal.

(iii) This policy highlights the government's commitment to welfare programs, strengthening food security, and promoting ethanol production.

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