The Andhra Pradesh government has fixed the end consumer price of wheat atta at ₹20 per kg for distribution through the Public Distribution System (PDS), with effect from January 2026.
According to G.O. Rt. No. 66 issued by the Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Department on Wednesday, wheat allotted by the Government of India under the “Tide-Over” category is being converted into wheat atta to facilitate easier consumption and improve nutritional intake among beneficiaries.
The government stated that the conversion of wheat into atta involves milling, packing, transportation, handling and administrative expenses in addition to the Central Issue Price of wheat. After examining these costs, the end consumer price has been fixed at ₹20 per kg, which includes ₹1 per kg towards the commission payable to Fair Price Shop dealers.
The decision has been taken in accordance with the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. The government clarified that the revised price would apply to wheat atta distributed under the PDS from January next year.
Published – December 25, 2025 04:39 pm IST
