The Centre has allocated 93,400 tonne edible oil per month to 24 States/UTs for distribution through the public distribution system. Edible oil importing public sector undertakings have been given the responsibility to supply the allocated edible oils to the States as given below:
State Through PSU Type of oil per month allocation
Sikkim MMTC RBD Palmolein 150 MT per Month
Under the Scheme of Distribution of Subsidised Imported Edible Oils to States/UTs started last month. The Scheme was formally launched by Agriculture and Food Minister Shri Sharad Pawar in Hyderabad on 28th July.
At the end of July, these PSUs have contracted 2,59,950 tonnes of edible oils, out of which 1,35,395 tonnes have landed on Indian ports. 39,196 tonnes have been packed in pouches and 37,000 tonnes have been handed over to various States as per their demand.
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