More than 19 Lakh Tonne Rice during ongoing kharif marketing season

Author(s): City Air NewsNew Delhi, October 15, 2013: Over 19 lakh tonne rice has been procured by the Government agencies during Kharif Marketing Season, 2013-14. As per data made available to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and...

More than 19 Lakh Tonne Rice during ongoing kharif marketing season
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New Delhi, October 15, 2013: Over 19 lakh tonne rice has been procured by the Government agencies during Kharif Marketing Season, 2013-14. As per data made available to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, total 19,76,806 tonne rice has been procured till October, 15, 2013 during the season.

Highest procurement has been made in Haryana i.e. 10,83,426 tonne followed by Punjab 8,74,761 tonne and Tamilnadu 14,934 tonne. Chandigarh have also made significant procurement by procuring 3,685 tonne.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2013