Sugar at Rs 30 a kg at Rythu Bazar

HYDERABAD: In view of the escalating sugar prices in the state, the government has decided to intervene and bring down the price of sugar immediately.It would purchase levy free sugar from factories through Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation, and make it available for Rs 30 a kg from Aug 1.About 1 kg sugar will be supplied to each family through outlets at rythu bazaars in all districts.Consumers need not produce ration card for purchasing sugar from the outlets, said a release.