1. A meeting between Union Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal and Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa has been convened today to discuss Karnataka’s demand for rice for the Anna Bhagya scheme. The decision on the meeting comes a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during his meeting in Delhi, urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to speak to Mr. Goyal to ensure supply of rice for the scheme for the welfare of the poor. Mr. Shah had promised to speak to Mr. Goyal. Karnataka is keen to purchase rice from Food Corporation of India for the Anna Bhagya scheme that entails an additional 5 kg rice per head in the BPL cardholding families in the State, over and above the 5 kg rice being supplied by the Centre. The FCI charges ₹36.6 per kg of rice, including ₹2.6 transportation cost, but has refused to supply the required 2.28 lakh tonne per month.
2. With rains playing truant and reservoir levels dipping in several parts of Karnataka, farmers are worried. The monsoon is critical to kharif sowing.
3. To discuss and address critical issues related to youth empowerment, NIMHANS, in association with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs, is hosting Y20 Consultation beginning today. Focusing on the crucial theme of ‘Health, Well-being, and Sports: Agenda for Youth’, the consultation is aimed at creating an inclusive and collaborative space for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including educators, healthcare professionals, policy-makers, athletes, and those committed to youth welfare. The event will be held at the Convention Centre, NIMHANS premises, at 4.30 p.m.
