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TVK Govt Saves Rs 187 Cr in 3 Months by Buying Tur Dal at Lower Rate
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has saved Rs 187 crore in three months by procuring tur dal at a rate of Rs 31 per kg lower than the market price.
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has reported significant financial savings through its public distribution system. In a recent update, the state administration announced that it has saved Rs 187 crore over the past three months by procuring tur dal at a subsidized rate.
According to the official figures, the government purchased the legume at a rate of Rs 31 per kilogram cheaper than the prevailing open market price. This strategic procurement has allowed the state to reduce the cost burden on the exchequer while ensuring a steady supply of essential food grains for ration card holders.
The move is part of the state's broader effort to control inflation and provide affordable food items to the general public. By negotiating lower prices with suppliers, the TVK-led government aims to maintain the affordability of daily necessities without compromising on quality or quantity.
This initiative highlights the state's focus on fiscal responsibility and welfare measures, demonstrating how efficient procurement strategies can yield substantial savings in a short period.
According to the official figures, the government purchased the legume at a rate of Rs 31 per kilogram cheaper than the prevailing open market price. This strategic procurement has allowed the state to reduce the cost burden on the exchequer while ensuring a steady supply of essential food grains for ration card holders.
The move is part of the state's broader effort to control inflation and provide affordable food items to the general public. By negotiating lower prices with suppliers, the TVK-led government aims to maintain the affordability of daily necessities without compromising on quality or quantity.
This initiative highlights the state's focus on fiscal responsibility and welfare measures, demonstrating how efficient procurement strategies can yield substantial savings in a short period.