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Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited

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Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited
Public Sector Undertaking overview
Formed1974
TypeCivil supplies
JurisdictionAndhra Pradesh, India
HeadquartersKanuru, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Employeesest. 500-1000
Public Sector Undertaking executives
Parent departmentDepartment of Civil Supplies, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Websitewww.apscscl.in

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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Jagan govt seeks former IAS officer's explanation for 'misuse' of position". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  2. ^ Rao, V. Kamalakara (5 December 2020). "Andhra Pradesh to deliver essentials to over 1.5 crore beneficiaries". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  3. ^ Rao, G. v r Suba (5 July 2020). "Civil Supplies Corporation has no funds to clear farmers' dues". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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