‘Bharat Atta’ at Rs 27.50 per kg: How to buy subsidised wheat being sold by Centre | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday formally launched the sale of subsidised wheat under the brand name of “Bharat Atta“.
The decision was taken to provide relief to consumers from high prices of wheat ahead of the Diwali festival.
Here’s all you need to know …
How much will Bharat Atta cost?
The wheat under the brand will be sold at a subsidised rate of Rs 27.50 per kg.The prevailing market rate of wheat is around Rs 36-70 per kg, depending on the quality and location.
How can people buy Bharat Atta?
‘Bharat Atta’ will be sold through cooperatives NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar via 800 mobile vans and 2,000-odd outlets spread across the country.

How much wheat will be sold under the programme?
Union minister Piyush Goyal said about 2.5 lakh tonnes of wheat will be allocated from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) which will be sold under the brand name. Of this, about one lakh tonnes each will be offered to Nafed and NCCF, while 50,000 tonnes to Kendriya Bhandar.
Are other commodities also being sold at a subsidised rate?
Besides wheat, the Centre is also providing Bharat Dal at Rs 60 per kg and and onion at Rs 25 per kg through Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF to provide relief to consumers.