CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has launched a subsidised rice distribution programme selling fine-quality rice at Rs 30 per kg through select state-run outlets. Each consumer or family member can purchase up to a maximum of five kg. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P Venkataramanan and Minister for Co-operation V Gandhiraj launched the initiative in Chennai on Saturday. At present, the rice is being sold at 11 Amutham stores and 19 cooperative stores in the city. The ministers stated that the scheme would be extended to the rest of the state from Sunday. To counter the surging market...