Rice Millers in Haryana and Punjab Face Challenges Over Fortified Rice Kernel Supply

Rice millers in Haryana and Punjab face challenges related to fortified rice kernels (FRK) allocation and availability. In Haryana, Karnal millers allege discriminatory non-allotment of non-FRK rice for ethanol production, with quotas concentrated in Ambala and Shahabad. Meanwhile, Punjab has called fresh tenders for 100,000 tonnes of FRK amid shortages that have slowed milling. Punjab millers report higher prices and stricter testing norms, and plan to meet government officials to address these issues.