The Central Government has taken a strong position on rice supplies to the states under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS). Here are some of the key points:

• The government has made it clear that it will ensure adequate supply of rice to the states to prevent any kind of price rise.
• The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will maintain a buffer stock of rice to meet any sudden demand from the states.
• The Central government has allocated sufficient funds to the states to procure rice from FCI under OMSS.
• The FCI will also release rice to the states at a subsidized rate to ensure that it reaches the end consumers at an affordable price.
• The government has also urged the states to take necessary steps to prevent hoarding and black marketing of rice. Strict action will be taken against those found violating the law.

Overall, the Central government is committed to ensuring the availability of rice to the states and prevent any kind of price rise that could affect the common people.