Thiruvananthapuram: The Supplyco markets in the state have begun sale of daily use products at discounted prices in connection with Christmas - New Year celebrations. 

Reportedly, 13 varieties of daily use products will be sold at subsidised rates and others will be sold at a discount rate of 5 to 30 per cent. 

Items worth Rs 1437 are given at the rate of Rs 755 in Supplyco market.

The subsidy rates are as follows: 

Product Subsidy Rate 
Small beansRs 76.10 per kilogram 
Urad dalRs 68.10 per kilogram 
PeasRs 45.10 per kilogram 
ChilliRs 39.60 for 500 gram 
SugarRs 24.10 per kilogram
Coconut oilRs 125 per litre 

The state level inauguration of the Christmas market was done by Minister GR Anil and the ceremony was presided over by Minister Antony Raju.