PMGKAY Scheme: Good news for ration card holders; government takes a major decision regarding rice quality..

If you collect free rice from a government ration shop every month, there is good news for you. You are set to receive rice of better quality than before. The central government has revised the regulations concerning rice after nearly 30 years. With the implementation of these new rules, the proportion of broken grains in the ration supply will be significantly reduced. The government states that this will provide millions of people with superior rice and make the ration distribution system more efficient and reliable.

**Reduction in Broken Grains**

The government has decided to significantly lower the permissible limit of broken grains in the raw rice distributed through the ration system. Previously, the limit allowed for up to 25% broken grains, but this has now been reduced to just 10%. This directly means that people will receive cleaner, higher-quality rice compared to the past.

**Revised Rules for Parboiled Rice**