Phase II retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice launched
On 5 November 2024, Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched Phase II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta at ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar.
Summary
On 5 November 2024, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi launched Phase II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar. Bharat Atta is priced at ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg, in 5 kg and 10 kg bags. In the initial stage, 3.69 LMT of wheat and 2.91 LMT of rice have been made available; Phase I supplied about 15.20 LMT of Bharat Atta and 14.58 LMT of Bharat Rice.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 Nov 2024
- Launched by
- Pralhad Joshi
- Prices
- Atta ₹30/kg; Rice ₹34/kg
- Initial stock (Phase II)
- 3.69 LMT wheat; 2.91 LMT rice
- Phase I
- 15.20 LMT atta; 14.58 LMT rice
- Sellers
- NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, e-commerce/retail chains
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At what MRP is Bharat Atta being sold in Phase II (launched 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹30 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Atta at MRP of ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg in Phase II.
At what MRP is Bharat Rice being sold in Phase II of the retail sale?
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Correct answer: A — ₹34 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Rice at MRP of ₹34 per kg during Phase II.
How much wheat was made available in the initial stage of Phase II of Bharat Atta sales?
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Correct answer: D — 3.69 LMT
PIB (Food): in the initial stage of Phase II, 3.69 LMT of wheat and 2.91 LMT of rice were made available.