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India Cabinet Approves Slashing Broken Grain in PDS Rice, Diverts 100% Broken to Ethanol
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a phased reduction in broken grain content in PDS rice from 25% to 10% for raw rice and from 16% to 5% for parboiled rice by 2027-28. The separated 100% broken rice will be channelled to ethanol production, reducing logistics costs by ₹2,161 crore annually and improving quality under PMGKAY.
Jul 2, 2026 1 source