But here’s the twist: the government has 60 million tonnes sitting in warehouses. So why aren’t prices coming down? Because it’s not just about stock levels. Bureaucratic red tape, logistics bottlenecks, and buffer stock rules are holding back supply. This isn’t just a farming issue; it’s a pricing puzzle affecting millions. If you’ve ever wondered why your rice bill is rising even when India has surplus stocks; this is the real story. And no, it’s not as simple as ‘just release the grain’.