FCI offers 2,500 tonnes of rice in Maharashtra auctions

The Food Corporation of India’s Maharashtra office is offering a combined 2,500 tonnes of rice in online auctions scheduled for November 11 and 12. The regional office gave the offer quantity in a November 10 announcement carried by PIB Mumbai.

The auctions are part of the domestic Open Market Sale Scheme. FCI said bulk buyers, rice-product makers, food processors, private traders and eligible cooperatives can participate after registering with its auction provider. FCI has been offering rice in the region under the scheme since the fourth week of July.