Overview

• A July 8 order from the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology authorised the release of ₹244.1 crore for freight expenses under the Anna Bhagya scheme
• The Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents’ Association and the state transport contractors’ body called off their indefinite strike and restarted rice shipments on July 9
• Transporters had halted loading on July 7 after six months of unpaid bills totalling more than ₹260 crore and missed payment deadlines of June 19 and July 5
• The two-day disruption threatened delivery of 10 kg of free rice per person to over 4.42 crore Below Poverty Line and Antyodaya cardholders across Karnataka
• Officials have promised to settle remaining claims and refund tender deposits within days to ensure uninterrupted grain distribution