Affordable Bharat Rice at ₹34/Kg! Dal & Pulses Offered at These Local Stores

New Delhi: The Central Government, which has taken necessary measures to control food grain prices in the country, is now moving forward with Bharat rice and wheat flour supply.

Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi today morning launched mobile vans in Delhi to supply wheat flour and rice flour at reduced prices.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that under the Bharat brand, food grains including rice, wheat, and pulses are being distributed at lower prices to keep food grain prices under control in the country’s market.

At Delhi’s Krishi Bhawan, in the presence of Minister of State B.L. Verma, Joshi launched the second phase of Bharat wheat flour and Bharat rice retail sales by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, and Central Warehouse.

In the first phase, approximately 15.20 lakh metric tonnes of Bharat wheat flour and 14.58 lakh metric tonnes of Bharat rice were distributed to consumers at subsidized rates.

Now in the initial stage of the second phase, 3.69 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and 2.91 lakh metric tonnes of rice are being supplied through retail sales, Minister Pralhad Joshi explained.

Available in 5-10 kg bags: The Minister informed that Bharat flour will be available to consumers in 5 kg and 10 kg bags at NCCF, NAFED, and e-commerce/big chain retailer shops and mobile vans.

Rice will be supplied at Rs. 34 per kg and wheat flour at Rs. 29 per kg. This measure has been taken through the price control fund, he said.

Price stability in 9 years: The country has maintained stability in essential commodity prices for 9 years. However, this year prices are increasing due to various reasons. Nevertheless, the Central Government has attempted to maintain price stability through various measures, he stated.

Minister Pralhad Joshi informed that to avoid inconvenience to farmers, the government itself is purchasing food grains from farmers and selling them to consumers at lower prices.