HYDERABAD: Rice millers in Telangana have voiced strong objections to the government’s decision to impose a 5-kilogram deduction per bag for the supply of Custom Milled Rice (CMR). The millers argue that this condition would negatively impact their financial situation and hinder their ability to meet the required supply quotas.
The rice millers stated that the 5 kg deduction per bag would affect their production output, as a certain amount of loss already occurs during the milling process. Additionally, rising costs of electricity, labour, and other expenses have made it difficult for them to absorb further deductions. They have urged the government to reconsider the condition and take appropriate measures to ease their financial burden.
The Telangana government maintains that the specified deduction in rice quantity is essential for the effective functioning of the public distribution system. It has offered additional milling charges to the millers, provided they supply the rice within the stipulated timeframe. However, the millers contend that the additional charges are insufficient to offset their increasing operational costs.
Millers have demanded that the government review the issue and engage in negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable solution. The government has also indicated its willingness to seriously consider the millers’ concerns and is open to discussions.
If this dispute remains unresolved, it could adversely affect the rice supply chain and the public distribution system in the state.
