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So What If One-Third Of Indians Don't Have Enough To Eat...

  • Food production is slated to hit a record 212 mt this year
  • Grain stocks have crossed 42 mt, almost double the need and capacity
  • There are no takers for FCI wheat at Rs 8.30 a kg as open market price is Rs 6.50
  • Global price is Rs 3.40 a kg, while ration-shop wheat for even the poorest costs Rs 4.15
  • Rice stocks already stand at 14 mt, yet FCI will start procuring early from September 21
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