STC, FMTCL to open fair-price shops targeting festivals from Sept 15
Summary
The government will open fair-price shops from September 15 through FMTCL and STC to offer essential food items at subsidized rates during the upcoming festival period.
Key Points
- The government will operate fair-price shops starting September 15 to aid consumers during upcoming festivals.
- Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTCL) and Salt Trading Corporation (STC) will manage the subsidised price shops.
- FMTCL will offer a Rs 5 per kilogram discount on rice, lentils, wheat, sugar, and other goods across 46 districts.
- STC will provide discounts on salt, sugar, oil, beaten rice, pulses, flour, and maize in 15 locations in Kathmandu Valley and other districts.
