The figure was then updated by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture for the assistance programme in 2024. The rice assistance is sourced from the government rice reserves (CBP), and each beneficiary receives 10 kg of rice each month. Speaking at a media discussion event last week, Wijaya said that if the state budget is sufficient, the rice assistance programme can be realised until the next six months. The rice stock of 1.4 million tonnes will also be used for rice assistance distribution that will last until next year to maintain price stability in the community. Throughout 2023, Bulog has distributed 1.4 million tonnes of rice under the rice assistance programme./.

Source: Viet Nam News December 20, 2023 00:02 UTC