In response to soaring rice prices, the government started nationwide distribution of 'Bharat Rice' at Rs 29 per kg, on February 9, 2023. The financial burden on consumers amidst a 14.5 per cent hike in retail prices of rice price last year is expected to be alleviated. Piyush Goyal, the Food and Consumer Affairs Minister, unveiled the subsidised rice, packaged in 5 and 10-kg packs, to mitigate the financial burden on consumers. Here's how this initiative will impact household budgets and where to buy subsidised rice and other crops