India, Oct. 30 -- The Centre has allocated an additional 14,520 metric tonnes of foodgrains to Uttarakhand for the proposed Ardh Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, to ensure adequate availability and smooth supply of essential food items during the event.

The allocation comprises 7,260 metric tonnes of wheat and an equal quantity of rice. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi informed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami about the allocation through a letter, following the state government's request for additional foodgrains.

The Uttarakhand government had sought the additional allocation from the Centre to ensure sufficient stocks and an uninterrupted supply of foodgrains during the religio...