THE Indian government has donated 19,000 kilogrammes of rice and over 12,500 litres of edible oil to Trinidad and Tobago.

According to Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Ravi Ratiram, the intent of the donation is to support underprivileged and vulnerable communities across the nation.

The donation, received by the ministry, is expected to be channelled towards food relief efforts amid growing economic pressures.