Supplyco to make market intervention to rein in prices during Onam season: Minister G.R. Anil

The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) will make market intervention to ensure adequate supply of rice and coconut oil at reasonable price during this Onam.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil at the Supplyco headquarters in Kochi on Monday (July 21, 2025).

All essential items, including subsidised items, were available at the Supplyco outlets, Mr. Anil said, adding that efficient interventions were being made to ensure the availability of all essential items at low prices during the Onam season and to bring down the price of rice.

Talks with FCI

Direct discussions had been held with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for procuring rice. Discussions would also be held with the Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, if need be, the Minister said. Vehicles would be deployed to supply rice and other essential items in the interiors.

Food and Civil Supplies Secretary M.G. Rajamanikyam, Supplyco Managing Director Aswathy Sreenivas, and Supplyco managers attended the meeting.