Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kerala, AP Strengthen Rice Trade Cooperation
Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have agreed to work together more closely on buying and selling rice.
Andhra Pradesh is going to sell rice at lower prices in special markets to help people who are struggling with high prices.
Kerala likes how Andhra Pradesh pays farmers directly and quickly, and they might copy this system.
They also talked about selling more rice from Andhra Pradesh to Kerala.
Both states want to make sure farmers get good prices for their rice.
Andhra Pradesh and Kerala agreed to strengthen cooperation in paddy procurement and rice trade.
AP announced subsidized rice sales through Rythu Bazaars and special counters starting August 1.
Subsidized rice prices: BPT-KNM Super Fine rice at ₹52/kg and Grade-I raw rice at ₹50/kg.
Kerala is interested in adopting AP's transparent procurement system, including direct payments to farmers.
Both states discussed expanding rice exports from AP to Kerala through a bilateral arrangement.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh and Kerala civil supplies ministers
- What
- Agreement to strengthen cooperation in paddy procurement and rice trade
- When
- August 1, 2024
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To curb soaring rice prices and provide relief to consumers
Andhra Pradesh's Subsidized Rice Sale
Kerala's Procurement System
Subsidized Rice Sale
Andhra Pradesh's Subsidized Rice Sale
Andhra Pradesh is selling subsidized rice through Rythu Bazaars and special counters to curb soaring prices and provide relief to consumers.
Kerala's Procurement System
Kerala is interested in adopting AP's transparent procurement system, particularly the direct payment to farmers' bank accounts.
Rice Export
Andhra Pradesh's Subsidized Rice Sale
Andhra Pradesh aims to expand rice exports to Kerala through a bilateral arrangement.
Kerala's Procurement System
Kerala is exploring the possibility of adopting AP's procurement model for better efficiency.
- Ministers Involved
- Nadendla Manohar (AP), Anoop Jacob (Kerala)
- Subsidized Rice Prices
- BPT-KNM Super Fine rice: ₹52/kg, Grade-I raw rice: ₹50/kg
- Rythu Bazaars
- 130 Rythu Bazaars and 500 special counters
- Procurement System
- Direct payment to farmers' bank accounts within 24 hours
- Rice Export
- Bilateral arrangement between AP and Kerala