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

National | Dated: 23 Jan 2025

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

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

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who announced revisions to the OMSS(D) policy for 2024-25?

Correct Answer: Pralhad Joshi

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