Govt Body Rejects ₹1,160 Crore Rice Diversion Claim for Ethanol in MP

A government agency has dismissed claims that ₹1,160 crore worth of rice was diverted for ethanol production in Madhya Pradesh. The allegation, which circulated in media reports, suggested that large quantities of rice were reallocated from the food supply chain to the ethanol industry. The agency stated that no evidence supports the diversion and that all rice allocations remain under normal regulatory oversight. Officials emphasized that the state’s agricultural and food security policies are strictly monitored to prevent such misappropriations. The rejection comes amid growing scrutiny of the ethanol production sector and its impact on food commodity markets.