CEO and cofounder Palash Jain said that Kiara processes 100% locally sourced paddy rice, yet still faces acute supply constraints.
The Ministry’s wheat programme provides farmers not only with certified seeds but also with technical guidance, irrigation advice, and on-field monitoring throughout the growing season.
The decision comes as part of the ministry’s plan to stabilise prices and ensure the availability of high-quality olive oil amid a sharp decline in local production this season.
The government has imposed a ban on maize exports to curb further depletion of national stocks.
Farmers say that there are more than 1 million metric tons of paddy rice lying unsold in warehouses and on farms nationwide