Chennai, 18 Oct 2026: In a move to check rising rice prices, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to sell 25,000 metric tonnes of fine-variety rice at Rs 30 per kg through 250 Amudham and cooperative stores across the state. The sale began at 30 outlets in Chennai on Saturday and will be extended to other districts in phases from Sunday.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister P. Venkataraman and Cooperation Minister V. Gandhiraj jointly launched the initiative at the Kamadhenu Cooperative Store (TUCS) in Raja Anna malaipuram, Chennai.
Under the scheme, fine-variety rice will be sold through 201 coope rative stores and 49 Amudham stores across Tamil Nadu. The price of Rs 30 per kg includes packaging charges . Each customer can purchase a maximum of 5 kg of rice depend ing on their require ments. The govern ment has earmarked 25,000 metric tonnes of rice for distribution in the first phase.
Officials said the initiative was aimed at making fine-variety rice available at affordable prices and reducing the impact of rising market prices on households.
The government said it was taking steps to ensure the uninter rupted supply of essential commodities at reasonable prices. The scheme is expec ted to provide relief to consumers, particu larly low- and middle-income families, amid increasing rice prices.