Animal Husbandry Minister S. Kamali said the price stabilisation scheme will be carried out in Tiruppur district through 241 cooperative institutions. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The government scheme to supply A-Grade fine rice for ₹30 per kg was launched in Tiruppur on Monday by Animal Husbandry Minister S. Kamali.
The price stabilisation scheme will be carried out in the district through 241 cooperative institutions that operate 1,213 fair price shops (859 full-time and 354 part-time), serving 8.23 lakh family cardholders with essential commodities every month, the Minister said, after launching the scheme at the Tiruppur District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Store.
Of the 32 metric tonnes of A-grade fine rice allotted to Tiruppur district, 16 metric tonnes each will be distributed through the Tiruppur District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Store and the Udumalpet Urban Cooperative Store. The scheme will be in operation till March 2027.
Published - October 20, 2026 09:50 pm IST