With prices of rice skyrocketing due to short supply, the Kerala state government has decided to offer rice at Rs 16 a kg to those who come under the above poverty line (APL).


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		</script> </DIV><p class='TableClas'>Meanwhile, it has also been decided that the people below poverty line (BPL) would continue to get 25 kg of rice at Rs 3 as is being done currently.&nbsp; <BR>&nbsp;<BR>On the much-talked about food security scheme under consideration, the chief minister said the state administration would arrive at a decision on this after discussions with all who would be involved. </P></p><p class='TableClas'></p></table>


APL cardholders to get rice at Rs 16 per kg

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