Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Under the Revised Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) Policy 2024-25, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a reserve price of ₹2,250 per quintal for rice. This price is applicable to State Governments, Corporations, and Community Kitchens, bypassing e-auctions to streamline food security and distribution. The same price is also extended to ethanol distilleries to boost ethanol production, aligning with India’s energy goals. This policy reflects the government's efforts to enhance both food security and the production of alternative energy sources.