Govt exempts wholesalers, big retailers from stock limit on edible oil, oilseeds
In a move to further make the edible oil supply chain seamless, the central government has exempted the current stock limit for wholesalers and big chain retailers.
In a move to further make the edible oil supply chain seamless, the central government has exempted the current stock limit for wholesalers and big chain retailers.
The government has so far procured 725 Lakh Metric tons of Paddy crop during the Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22 benefitting 102.29 lakh farmers to the tune of Rs 1,42,282.68 crore.
The decision was taken following reports from Punjab and Haryana that recent heavy downpours have delayed the maturity of paddy in the state.
In a bid to keep sugar prices under control during the coming festive season, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram…