Q. What is the subsidized price for foodgrains sold by the government called?
Answer: Issue Price
Notes: Issue price is the rate at which foodgrains are sold by the government through the Public Distribution System. This price is set below the prevailing open market rate to ensure affordability for targeted beneficiaries. The issue price is determined by the central government. The Food Corporation of India manages procurement and distribution. The issue price is revised periodically by the government policy decision.