A decision on whether or not it is feasible to launch the Anna Bhagya scheme on July 1, which hangs in the balance after the Food Corporation of India (FCI) declined to supply rice, is likely to be taken by the end of this week based on the success of the search for rice in the country.
Government sources indicated that the State government was hoping to have a clear idea by Friday on the availability and cost of rice from other States and also had sought a quotation from national cooperative agencies such as NAFED and NCCF besides the Kendra Bhandar. “The government is in touch with several States, but a firm commitment has not yet happened,” sources said.
