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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Supplyco to make market intervention to rein in prices during Onam season: Minister G.R. Anil
The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) will make market intervention to ensure adequate supply of rice and coconut oil at reasonable price during this Onam. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil at the Supplyco headquarters in Kochi on Monday (July 21, 2025). All essential items, including subsidised items, were available at the Supplyco outlets, Mr. Anil said, adding that efficient interventions were being made to ensure the availability of all essential items at low prices during the Onam season and to bring down the price of rice. Talks with FCI Direct discussions had been held with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for procuring rice. Discussions would also be held with the Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, if need be, the Minister said. Vehicles would be deployed to supply rice and other essential items in the interiors. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary M.G. Rajamanikyam, Supplyco Managing Director Aswathy Sreenivas, and Supplyco managers attended the meeting.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kerala government sanctions ₹100 crore for paddy procurement
Kerala's Finance department has authorised the release of ₹100 crore towards the subsidy for the procurement of paddy from farmers, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said. The money has been sanctioned to Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco), which is in charge of the procurement. The ₹100 crore is meant for the subsidy for the paddy procurement in March and April this year (2025). The government had sanctioned ₹185 crore earlier this year for paddy procurement up to February. The State Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal has earmarked ₹606 crore for the purpose. Mr. Balagopal said the State government is ensuring prompt payment of subsidy even though the Centre has run up arrears on the minimum support price. According to him, the Centre's arrears on support price and transportation charges has mounted to nearly ₹1100 crore. Kerala follows a model where the farmers are promptly paid through the paddy receipt sheet (PRS) scheme, without waiting for the Centre to release the support price.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kochi corporation expedites measures to eliminate extreme poverty
Kochi: Kochi corporation has decided to expedite measures to eliminate extreme poverty in the city. As part of the initiative, a comprehensive survey conducted by the corporation identified 420 families living in extreme poverty. Many of these families faced issues such as lack of food, essential documents, pensions, medicine, decent housing and employment. "We are moving forward by understanding the problems of each family and individual and developing suitable personalized plans for them. We are on a mission to achieve the targets of the projects, including ensuring food availability. We now deliver food kits to 280 families every month. An allocation of Rs 37,24,100 has been made for 2024-25 fiscal year, with Rs 13,03,899 already spent. Through the Kudumbashree system, Supplyco food grain kits containing 15 items are delivered directly to 75 single-member families and 205 families with more than one member," mayor M Anilkumar said. "For those unable to cook their own meals, the corporation provides cooked food through Kudumbashree. An amount of Rs 9,08,610 was spent for this purpose during 2024-25," Anilkumar said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binghatti Twilight: Dubai's New Architectural Marvel Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo The corporation allocated Rs 2 lakh each for repair and renovation of homes for eight beneficiaries living in extreme poverty. The first instalment of Rs 1 lakh each was already disbursed. "We identified 39 families without their own house and land. The issues of four families were resolved. An allocation of Rs 1 crore was made to provide houses and land for the remaining 35 families. Discussions with GCDA are ongoing in this regard. If there is a delay in obtaining temporary accommodation, a plan was devised for the corporation to cover the rent for these families. An amount of Rs 9,60,000 was allocated for 10 families. "This is just the beginning. The corporation is moving forward with comprehensive plans to liberate each family from extreme poverty. Our goal is to ensure that no citizen in our city suffers from lack of basic needs. We hope for public cooperation and support in this mission," mayor said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Supplyco warns public against fake recruitment posts on social media
Kochi: Supplyco general manager (GM) V K Abdul Khader informed that YouTube videos and social media posts suggesting direct recruitment of employees in various positions at Supplyco were fake. Permanent employees at Supplyco were recruited through public service commission (PSC). Before conducting temporary appointments, notifications related to them were published in mainstream newspapers and on Supplyco's official social media platforms, he said. The Supplyco GM advised the public to remain vigilant and not be deceived by false propaganda. The official website of Supplyco is Facebook page can be found at and the contact phone number is 0484-2205165, Supplyco authorities informed.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Upper Kuttanad farmers to boycott upcoming paddy season over payment delays
Frustrated by prolonged delays in receiving payments for procured paddy, farmers in Upper Kuttanad are preparing to intensify their protest. As part of it, farmers from the M.N. Block paddy fields in Kumarakom have resolved to boycott paddy cultivation for the upcoming puncha season. The M.N. Block Padashekhara Samiti, which oversees cultivation across 1,300 acres, announced the decision after repeated discussions with Supplyco failed to yield any progress regarding the disbursement of pending payments. The M.N. Block is among the largest paddy-growing regions in the district, covering areas under the Kumarakom and Thiruvarppu Krishi Bhavans and comprising five group farming committees. In addition to the payment crisis, the Samiti has flagged several other pressing issues that have contributed to their decision including the failure to provide quality seeds on time, the absence of price revisions despite rising costs of fertilisers, pesticides and labour and mounting expenses due to stagnant subsidies for water pumping. The Samiti's resolution was formally communicated to relevant authorities, including the Principal Agricultural Officer, said T.K. Sasidharan Thottupuram, General Convener of the Padashekhara Samiti. Reports indicate that ₹89.5 crore remains outstanding to farmers for the paddy procured in the season that ended in May. Of this, only ₹27.6 crore has been disbursed so far. Supplyco issues payments as loans against Paddy Receipt Sheets (PRS), which serve as the official confirmation of procurement. These PRS-based loans function as the farmers' actual payment, and the current delays are severely hampering preparations for the upcoming puncha season across Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad. For many farmers, these payments are essential to fund the next cycle of cultivation. M.K. Dileep, Secretary of the Upper Kuttanad Karshika Vikasana Samiti, urged the Centre to immediately release the ₹1,100 crore owed to the State for paddy procurement, instead of citing technicalities to delay it further. 'We also call on the state government to present a dedicated budget for the agricultural sector, rather than allocating funds piecemeal through various departments. Only a separate, sector-specific allocation can effectively address the challenges faced by paddy farmers,' he said.
