Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited Explained

Agency Name:Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited
Type:Public Sector Undertaking
Formed:1974
Jurisdiction:Andhra Pradesh, India
Headquarters:Kanuru, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Employees: 500-1000
Chief1 Name:Kona Sasidhar
Chief1 Position:Chairman
Chief2 Name:A. Surya Kumari
Chief2 Position:Vice chairman & Managing director
Parent Department:Department of Civil Supplies, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Agency Type:Civil supplies

The Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation is a state government agency to promote, distribute and sale of food items and other commodities, ensure food quality control in Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]

History

The corporation was established in the year 1974, as a limited company under the Companies Act 1956. The Share capital of the company is fully contributed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Organisation

The company is headed by a chairman including 2-8 board of directors. The chairman is appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The organisation undertakes the public distribution system and market intervention as a measure for controlling prices and also minimum support price as per the orders issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[2] [3]

The organisation is having 439 Mandal level stock points in the state for the storage of stocks.

References

  1. Web site: Jagan govt seeks former IAS officer's explanation for 'misuse' of position. 2021-03-11. The New Indian Express.
  2. Web site: December 5, 2020. V. Kamalakara . Rao . Andhra Pradesh to deliver essentials to over 1.5 crore beneficiaries. 2021-03-11. The Times of India. en.
  3. News: Rao. G. v r Suba. 2020-07-05. Civil Supplies Corporation has no funds to clear farmers' dues. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-03-11. 0971-751X.

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