The Centre has discontinued the sale of rice and wheat from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to State governments, a move that will hit some States, including Karnataka, offering free grains to the poor. In this episode of Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar, we discuss the Centre’s decision to keep states away from buying foodgrains and more! Links: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/states-look-for-alternative-ways-to-buy-foodgrains-as-centre-restricts-open-market-sale-scheme/article66983411.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-checks-price-rise-by-discontinuing-sale-of-rice-wheat-to-states-under-omss/article66969923.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-checks-price-rise-by-discontinuing-sale-of-rice-wheat-to-states-under-omss/article66969923.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-says-stoppage-of-rice-and-wheat-supply-to-states-is-aimed-at-controlling-inflation/article66973174.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-rajya-raitha-sangha-urges-state-govt-to-distribute-ragi-or-jowar-to-make-up-for-rice-shortage/article66986263.ece Script and Presentation: Nistula Hebbar Production: Reenu Cyriac Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #foodgrain #karnataka #rice #wheat