STORY: Myanmar rice federation provides rice at reduced prices to support families
SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024
DATELINE: June 26, 2024
LENGTH: 00:03:52
LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar
CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Rice and Paddy Wholesale Depot (Wardan) in Yangon

STORYLINE:

People are lining up at the Rice and Paddy Wholesale Depot (Wardan) in Myanmar's Yangon to purchase rice at reduced prices amid rising prices.
   
Under the leadership of the Myanmar Rice Federation, the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders' Association, the Myanmar Rice Millers Association, and the Myanmar Paddy Producers Association, rice and paddy wholesale depots have conducted a program to sell rice at reduced prices to consumers, according to the federation.
   
This program, which began three years ago, is conducted annually. For this year, it started on Monday and will continue until rice prices stabilize in the markets, according to the Rice and Paddy Wholesale Depot (Wardan).
   
Each household is allowed to purchase two packs, one of high quality and one of regular quality, and can buy only once a month. Traders and wholesale sellers are prohibited from buying. Buyers must bring a copy of their household registration and National Registration Card, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation. 

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar.
(XHTV)