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The Opposition Leader criticised the Civil Supplies minister for not taking inflation seriously.
Ration supply for April will commence from April 8.
The government had directed ration shops to halt the ration supply from March 15 to 17 and engage only in the mustering process.
The subsidy of 13 essential items sold through Supplyco has been decreased to 35 per cent from 75 per cent.
Thiruvananthapuram: After elaborate deliberations, the Kerala Government has decided to increase the prices of 13 essential food items distributed through Supplyco outlets. The prices of these items were kept low based on subsidies of up to 70 per cent. However, following the latest decision of the
Talking to Manorama News, he clarified that the price hike in Supplyco will come into effect only with the issue of the next tender for purchasing products.
Products will be available in Supplyco outlets before Onam, says minister, amid criticism over lapses in restocking essential commodities sold at subsidisied rate.
Only yellow cardholders who come under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme will be eligible for the free food kit.
Only 5.87 lakh people who hold yellow ration cards will be eligible for the free food kit.
Interviews have been mandated in an attempt to ensure that the applicants follow the interests of the State.