Patna: The Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation (SFC) has cleared the way for payment of pending additional dealer commission to Public Distribution System (PDS) dealers across the state. The corporation has allocated Rs 18 crore 30 lakh 38 thousand 984 to 35 districts for disbursal of the additional commission related to December 2025.
The funds have been released under the state plan component, and all district managers have been instructed to ensure that payments reach eligible dealers without delay.
Funds released through SNA Sparsh platform
According to a letter issued on June 16 by the General Manager (Finance and Internal Financial Advisor) of the SFC headquarters, district-wise virtual allocations have been made through the SNA Sparsh (Top-Up) system.
The allocation has been provided for payment of additional dealer commission payable to fair-price shop owners operating under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Dealers eligible for Rs 47 per quintal
The corporation’s communication states that PDS dealers are entitled to an additional commission of Rs 47 per quintal for foodgrain distribution related to December 2025 during the 2025-26 financial year.
To facilitate the payment, funds have been released to 35 revenue districts across Bihar.
Siwan, Supaul and Vaishali not included
The latest allocation does not cover Siwan, Supaul and Vaishali districts.
While the SFC letter confirms that funds have been released to 35 districts, it does not specify the reason for excluding these three districts from the current round of allocations.
District managers told to make payments quickly
The State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation has directed all district managers to utilise the allocated funds and ensure prompt payment of the pending commission.
The move is expected to provide relief to thousands of ration dealers and fair-price shop operators who have been waiting for the release of the additional dealer commission for December 2025.
