It now gives 5 kg free rice through public distribution system (PDS) shops, while depositing the amount equivalent to the rest of 5 kg at Rs 34 per kg directly into the accounts of beneficiaries.

Under the OMS programme any individual gets maximum 5 kg rice at Tk30 per kg and 5 kg loose atta at Tk24 per kg every week ...

“This is an essential good and in Tamil Nadu, a State where rice is the staple, it is not correct to tax it. People who buy in small bags of 5 kg and 10 kg are being charged 5% GST. The Central ...