Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Margin Increased for Fair Price Shops, Minister Announces
The government is giving fair price shops, which sell food to people with ration cards, more money.
These shops used to get Rs 150 for every 100 kilograms of food they distributed, but now they'll get Rs 170.
This change came after shop owners asked for more money.
The government agreed and approved the increase.
This will cost the state about Rs 92.71 crore each year.
This extra money helps the shop owners who give out food to people in need.
The margin rate for fair price shopkeepers distributing ration will increase.
The increase is from Rs 150 to Rs 170 per quintal (Rs 1700 per metric ton).
The cabinet approved the margin rate rise of Rs 20 per quintal.
The shopkeepers requested the increase in margin rates in meetings.
The state treasury will bear approximately Rs 92.71 crore annually due to the increase.
- Who
- Minister Chhagan Bhujbal announced the relief for fair price shops.
- What
- The margin rate for fair price shopkeepers distributing ration is increased.
- When
- The cabinet approved the increase on Tuesday.
- Where
- In the state public distribution system.
- Why
- To address shopkeepers' demand and support food distribution.
Shopkeepers
Government
Margin Rate Increase
Shopkeepers
Sought increased margin rates.
Government
The government approved the request.
- Previous Margin Rate
- Rs 150 per quintal
- New Margin Rate
- Rs 170 per quintal
- Increase Amount
- Rs 20 per quintal
- Additional Cost to Treasury
- Approximately Rs 92.71 crore per year
- Beneficiaries
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Priority Families