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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

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided

Government considering proposal to sell FCI rice under 'Bharat' brand to check rice inflation, decision on discounted rate pending.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

T.N. places order with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation for 7 lakh tonnes of rice

TNCSC orders 7 lakh tonnes of rice from NCCF for PDS at ₹35/kg. Supply to be completed by end March. FCI not covering States under OMSS-D. 2.97 lakh tonnes of rice allocated by Centre for NFSA. E-auction of 2.29 lakh tonnes of wheat and 3.68 lakh tonnes of rice by…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

The Congress-led Karnataka government has been facing challenges in fulfilling its promise of providing five kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya card holders. The Centre’s discontinuation of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), which provided surplus grains, has put Karnataka in a difficult position. This move…

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Lessons from the fracas over foodgrains

The Karnataka example shows that political parties should exercise moderation while making electoral promises, especially on matters concerning food security

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Centre-State tussle over the Open Market Sale Scheme likely to be discussed at Food Ministers’ meet

Issues such as the restriction on States’ foodgrains purchase through the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) are likely to be discussed at the national conference of Food Ministers of States and Union Territories

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Explained | The Centre-state tussle over the Open Market Sale Scheme

In this explainer by The Hindu, Diksha Munjal explains what the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is and why it has become a source of friction between the Narendra Modi government and states especially those ruled by the Opposition.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme?

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Centre sabotaging Karnataka’s food scheme: Congress

As the Food Corporation of India (FCI) rejected the Opposition-ruled States’ demand to reconsider the decision to restrict purchase through the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), the Congress said in New Delhi on June 25 that it is Karnataka’s durbhagya that the Narendra Modi Government is sabotaging the Anna Bhagya…

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

T.N. in negotiations with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation, other States, to procure more rice

With the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reiterating its position of not providing more food grains to States under its Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) is negotiating with the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) and other States to procure the additional quantity…

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023