Ahead of Onam, Kerala govt to release 1.66 MT of rice; ₹53-crore free kit scheme to benefit over 6 lakh families
Ahead of Onam, the Kerala government will release 1.66 MT of rice and roll out a ₹53-crore free kit scheme benefiting over 6 lakh families. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said measures are on to control food prices and ensure the availability of essential commodities during the Onam season.
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- Kerala to release 1.66 MT of rice ahead of Onam.
- ₹53-crore free kit scheme to benefit over 6 lakh families.
- Announced by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob.
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