rythu bazaars
Coverage of rythu bazaars in the Nexus archive.
- Sale of fine-quality rice at discounted prices begins in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has begun selling fine-quality rice at discounted prices through Rythu Bazaars and rice mills. BPT super fine rice is priced at ₹52 per kg and BPT raw rice at ₹50 per kg, with purchases limited to 10 kg per consumer after Aadhaar verification.
- State to kick-start sale of rice at subsidised rates from August 1 in Kakinada district
The state will begin selling subsidized rice at Rythu Bazaars in Kakinada district starting August 1 as part of the Market Intervention Programme to address rising rice prices. Super BPT Stream and raw rice varieties will be available under this initiative.
- Govt. to sell quality rice at subsidised prices through rythu bazaars from August 1
The government will sell quality rice at subsidized prices through rythu bazaars starting August 1 to address rising rice prices. Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar cited a steady increase in rice prices as the reason for the intervention.