Central Government's Bharat Ari Kozhikode has also started distribution. The rice that was being taken to Wayanad is being distributed in different parts of Kozhikode after the hartal.
Bharat rice distribution started in Thrissur. Then Palakkad was also distributed. India also serves dal along with rice.
The price of one kg of peanuts is 60 rupees. Rice and pulses are supplied separately packed from FCI godowns. National Cooperative Consumer Federation under Union Food Department,
Bharat Rice is distributed through cooperatives called NAFED under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Kendriya Bhandar Outlets, a retail chain under the Central Employees' Society.
NCCF officials said that the best quality rice is being distributed in the public market at a price of Rs.42.