Archive · 3 Aug 2026
AP Launches Subsidised Rice Scheme to Curb Price Rise
The Andhra Pradesh government started a new program to sell good quality rice at lower prices.
They will sell BPT Steam Rice for ₹52 per kilogram and BPT Raw Rice for ₹50 per kilogram, which is cheaper than the usual market price.
The program will be available in 150 farmers’ markets and 500 rice mills.
Families can buy up to 10 kilograms at the discounted price.
The goal is to help people who are worried about rice becoming too expensive and to keep the market stable.
Andhra Pradesh government launched a subsidised fine rice sale across 150 Rythu Bazaars and 500 rice mill outlets.
Premium BPT Steam Rice will be sold at ₹52/kg, down from ₹64‑65/kg; BPT Raw Rice at ₹50/kg, down from ₹58‑60/kg.
The scheme aims to give immediate consumer relief and stabilize market prices amid recent sharp rice price hikes.
Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar described the program as a first‑of‑its‑kind consumer welfare measure and will monitor its impact on other staples.
Launch attended by MLA Gadde Ramamohan, NTR district collector Lakshmisha, and civil supplies director Ajay Kumar.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, led by civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar
- What
- Subsidised sale of premium fine rice to curb price rise
- When
- Sunday (date not specified)
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, launched at APIIC Colony Rythu Bazaar
- Why
- To provide consumer relief and stabilize market prices amid sharp rice price hikes
- Program Name
- Subsidised Quality Rice Sale Programme
- BPT Steam Rice Price
- ₹52/kg
- BPT Raw Rice Price
- ₹50/kg
- Rythu Bazaars
- 150
- Rice Mill Outlets
- 500
- Launch Date
- Sunday
- Maximum Purchase per Family
- 10 kg
