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- Kerala's government has launched the distribution of 73,024 Priority Household ration cards and 2,000 Antyodaya Anna Yojana cards in Thiruvananthapuram as part of its 100-day action programme.
- Chief Minister V.D.
- Satheesan announced reforms to make Supplyco financially self-sustaining through modern storage infrastructure and scientific supply chain management, aiming to buy commodities cheaply in harvest season and sell at affordable rates year-round.
- The government has sanctioned ₹253 crore to strengthen Supplyco's market intervention and arranged 1.65 lakh metric tonnes of rice for the festive season, with Onam fairs beginning August 8 in cities.
- Food safety officials will also intensify inspections during the festival season, with stricter penalties for adulteration under consideration.
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- Implementation of Supplyco's modern storage and supply chain upgrades, funded by the ₹253 crore sanction
- Distribution of the 73,024 PHH and 2,000 AAY ration cards becoming effective this month
- Announcement of stricter penalties for food adulteration alongside intensified inspections during Onam
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