LDF comes down heavily on Tharoor for downplaying Pannian Raveendran’s prospects in Thiruvananthapuram LDF comes down heavily on Tharoor for downplaying Pannian Raveendran’s prospects in Thiruvananthapuram The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024
Centre releases paddy procurement dues to State Centre releases ₹852.29 crore to Kerala for paddy procurement dues, nullifying allegations of fiscal mismanagement. The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Mustering camp called off; supply resumes in ration outlets Thiruvananthapuram resumes ration distribution after technical glitches, prioritizing updating e-KYC details for essential commodities allocation. The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024
Technical glitch stalls mustering exercise for ration card holders Technical glitch delays mustering process for ration card holders in Kerala causing chaos and violence, impacting ration distribution. The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024
Minister promises paddy payments within 15 days of issuing PRS The Minister said that electronic methods were being considered to obviate the delays in issuing PRS by the Supplyco. Efforts were being made to expedite the dealings with Krishi Bhavan, rice mills and the banks concerned, he said. The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024
e-KYC updating of priority ration cards in Kerala from March 15 e-KYC updating of priority ration cards in Kerala from March 15 The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
Kerala to introduce ‘K-Rice’ in apparent counter to Centre’s ‘Bharat Rice’ Kerala government introduces Sabari K-Rice to provide quality rice at affordable rates, differentiating from Bharat Rice. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
Government to disburse paddy procurement price within 15 days: G.R. Anil Entire paddy produced by farmers in the State would be procured, for which existing rules would be relaxed, Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister said. The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024
Kerala Assembly | Opposition disrupts House over government ‘decision’ to hike price of subsidised essentials retailed via Supplyco Congress-led UDF Opposition disrupted Kerala Assembly proceedings accusing Kerala government of imposing a backdoor price increase on 13 subsidised provisions, including rice, sugar and pulses, retailed at less-than-market rates through State-owned Supplyco outlets. The Hindu · Feb 15, 2024
Kerala Assembly | Opposition walks out accusing govt. of undermining State’s market intervention strategy to ‘aid’ retail giants UDF walked out of the Kerala Assembly on February 13 (Tuesday) accusing the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of scuttling the Food and Civil Supplies department’s market intervention programme by depriving Supplyco of direly needed funding The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
Govt. considering production incentive for all paddy farmers: Minister Thiruvananthapuram: State government to decide on paying paddy production bonus to all farmers, regardless of land size. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Kerala not to implement Centre’s directive on displaying PM’s flex boards, selfie points at ration shops: Pinarayi Vijayan Pinarayi Vijayan said the government will also consider informing the Election Commission about the issue, after making an intervention while Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil was replying to questions related to the matter. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Telangana can save money supplying parboiled rice to Kerala rather than FCI Telangana government considers supplying boiled rice to Kerala to ensure immediate disposal and faster payment. The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024
Centre’s ban on supply of food grains to States through OMSS will drive up prices: Minister The Kerala government has flayed the Centre’s decision to bar governments and State-run agencies from procuring food grains through the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS). The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024 Kerala to seek parity in air fare for Haj pilgrims from various airports Kerala government to address high flight charges for Haj pilgrims, provide special rice for ration cardholders, and consider new legislation for compensation in Plachimada.
The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024 Transportation contractors’ stir has no impact on ration supply, claims minister; ration dealers differ Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil said 75% of the ration allocation for January has already been delivered to ration outlets. However, a section of ration dealers have claimed that several ration outlets have witnessed disruption in supply of ration commodities.
The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024 Civil Supplies dept. mulling expert panel report on Supplyco The Food and Civil Supplies department is mulling a report by a committee chaired by State Planning Board member K. Ravi Raman to study the problems faced by Supplyco.
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 CM promises permanent solution to paddy farmers’ woes The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s ongoing Cabinet outreach programme titled Navakerala Sadas concluded its Palakkad district leg on Sunday by covering the Assembly constituencies of Chittur, Nemmara, Tharoor, and Alathur.
The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023 Food and Civil Supplies Minister denies PRS loan dues affected farmer’s CIBIL score G.R. Anil, Food & Civil Supplies Minister, expressed shock at farmer's death, but denied PRS loan delay impacted CIBIL score. Payment for 2021-22 paddy procured from K.G. Prasad was made, and PRS loan from Federal Bank was repaid. 4,896 kg of paddy was procured in 2022-23, and ₹1,38,655 was sanctioned…
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 LDF gives political sanction to ‘minimally increase’ price of 13 subsidised commodities retailed through Supplyco outlets LDF to "minimally increase" price of 13 essential commodities retailed at subsidised rates. Food Minister G.R. Anil seeks to lessen public worry. Price hike to cover backlog of payments for market intervention schemes. BJP warns of protests, blames LDF for revenue shortfall & cost of living crisis. Centre has channelled…
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Procurement price will be disbursed to paddy farmers from Nov. 13, says Minister Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil has said the paddy procurement process this season is on track, with 17,680.81 tonnes of paddy procured within a little over a month.
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Ration Right cards launched in Thiruvananthapuram Minister G.R. Anil launched Ration Right cards for migrant workers in Kerala, part of One Nation, One Ration Card scheme. Cards printed in various languages & only those with Aadhaar cards eligible. Scheme will ensure additional income for ration dealers. T.R. Anil Kumar presided over function.
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Paddy procurement will not be entrusted to cooperative societies: G.R. Anil Minister Anil refutes reports of entrusting Supplyco's paddy procurement to co-ops. Govt. actively considers roping in co-op banks to ensure speedy disbursal of farmers' dues. Supplyco to spearhead paddy procurement, State's process best in country. Paddy farmers receive highest price, ₹2,070.71 cr procured from 2.5L farmers. ₹1,637.71 cr disbursed to…
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023 G.R. Anil launches distribution of AAY cards to 15,000 families Govt. cleanses PDS to improve service delivery & benefit economically-weaker sections. 3.56L priority ration cards distributed, 41K retrieved in Operation Yellow. Inquiry into 13K AAY card holders who haven't collected ration for 6 months. 3rd phase of Thelima project from Nov 15-Dec 15 to submit grievances.
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Minister G.R. Anil advocates imbibing green consumerism Minister G.R. Anil advocates imbibing green consumerism