Government launches subsidised fine rice distribution in Chittoor, Sri Sathya Sai districts
The initiative aims to reduce household expenditure by offering rice at prices significantly below prevailing market rates; centres will continue operating until market prices are normalised, says Sathya Sai Collector
The Telangana government has expanded its subsidised fine rice programme to include the Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts, aiming to provide quality rice at lower prices amid recent market rate hikes. In Chittoor, MLA Gurajala Jaganmohan inaugurated the sales at a Rythu Bazaar, highlighting the government's commitment to ensuring economically weaker families receive affordable quality rice.
The initiative promises to reduce household expenses by offering rice at rates significantly below market rates. In Sri Sathya Sai district, officials including District Collector A. Shyam Prasad, Joint Collector M. Mourya Bharadwaj, and former Minister Palle Raghunath Reddy opened a rice sale centre at Kothacheruvu mandal headquarters.
To stabilise prices and prevent artificial shortages, 15 additional special sale centres were opened across major mandals. BPT Super Fine Steam Rice is being sold at ₹52 per kg, while BPT raw rice is available at ₹50 per kg. Collectors Shyam Prasad appealed to the public to purchase rice exclusively from authorised government centres, discouraging reliance on middlemen. He urged consumers to continue buying from these authorised outlets until market prices stabilise.
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