Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan announced on Thursday that the Tamil
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State-led price stabilization: a GS3 case study on managing food inflation and supply chain management.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government announced a price reduction for parboiled rice and tur dal to combat food inflation caused by supply shortages and trader-driven price hikes.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government will sell parboiled rice at ₹30 per kg and tur dal at ₹130 per kg through 211 cooperative stores and 49 Amudham departmental stores. Initially, 25,000 tonnes of rice will be released from a total stock of one lakh tonnes.
Facts for Prelims
- FactParboiled rice price reduction: From ₹60 per kg to ₹30 per kg
- FactTur dal price: ₹130 per kg
- BodyAmudham departmental stores: Run by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
- PlaceTamil Nadu: State implementing the price stabilization measure
Prelims practice question
Which body operates the Amudham departmental stores in Tamil Nadu?
- (a)Food Processing Corporation of India
- (b)Tamil Nadu Agriculture Board
- (c)National Cooperative Marketing Federation
- (d)Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Show answer
Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation — The note specifies that Amudham departmental stores are run by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-led price stabilization measures in mitigating the impact of food inflation on rural and urban populations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market intervention: Balancing state-subsidized price controls with open market equilibrium
- Supply chain logistics: Addressing inter-state supply shortages from neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Keywords: food inflation · price stabilization · civil supplies · cooperative stores · supply chain management
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