The ‘Anna Bhagya‘ scheme in Karnataka, which guarantees 10 kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders, has hit a roadblock due to a shortage of rice. Despite approaching neighboring states for procurement, the Karnataka government is struggling to secure an adequate rice supply to implement the scheme.
The shortfall in rice availability poses a significant challenge to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s efforts to provide free rice to BPL families.
Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concerns about the state’s ability to procure the required amount of rice for the ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme. While the state needs 2.28 lakh metric tonnes of rice, they have only managed to secure 1.5 lakh metric tonnes. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh declined Karnataka’s request for rice procurement, citing insufficient stock. Even Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh, approached by Karnataka, offered a lower quantity than required.
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