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Govt issues uniform specifications of food grains for Central Pool procurement

Govt issues uniform specifications of food grains for Central Pool procurement

1% of Fortified Rice Kernels should be blended with normal rice stockDepartment of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) under Ministry of Consumer Afffairs, Food and Public Distribution for the first time has issued uniform specifications

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Experts raise concern on ’Health Star Rating’ label on food packages

Experts raise concern on ’Health Star Rating’ label on food packages

Food policy experts and doctors exchange notes on FOPL at a virtual discussion organised by CUTS InternationalFrom various news reports it has come to light that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) might

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Govt launches 21 food processing projects worth Rs 416.59 Cr

Govt launches 21 food processing projects worth Rs 416.59 Cr

About 7,500 people will get employmentWith the aim to provide modern infrastructure facilities for Food Processing Industries along the value chain from farm to the market, 21 food processing projects have been inaugurated by the

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Govt officials discuss rice fortification status to address nutritional anaemia

Govt officials discuss rice fortification status to address nutritional anaemia

Several countries have learnt from India and are now pursuing fortified rice in the open market: said Bishow Parajuli, World Food ProgrammeThe Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and

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APEDA inks MoU with Indian Institute of Millet Research

APEDA inks MoU with Indian Institute of Millet Research

To promote commercial cultivation of processable varieties of milletFor increasing exports through quality production and processing, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute

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APEDA boosts export of apricots from Ladakh

APEDA boosts export of apricots from Ladakh

Ladakh Apricots have a unique soothing taste and texture with high sugar contentsIn a move which could boost agricultural and food products exports from Ladakh, first commercial shipment of Apricot sourced from region of Union

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WCD Minister inaugurates Nutri Garden at All India Institute of Ayurveda

WCD Minister inaugurates Nutri Garden at All India Institute of Ayurveda

Plantation drive and distribution of plants having health and nutritional benefits were carried out for patients and healthcare workersThe Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated NUTRI GARDEN to mark

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“FSSAI is constantly encouraging organisations to develop RAFT kits”

“FSSAI is constantly encouraging organisations to develop RAFT kits”

The burden of food-borne illnesses is comparable to malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Every year 100 million cases of food-borne diseases (FBD) are reported in India, incurring a whopping $15 billion annual cost to the country.

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ISWAI urges AP govt to allow choice of Indian-made foreign liquor for locals

ISWAI urges AP govt to allow choice of Indian-made foreign liquor for locals

Progressive tourism policy and awareness on responsible alcohol consumption is a compelling need Welcoming the new liquor policy of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) government, moving away from Prohibition to Restriction (Nishedham to Niyantran), International Spirits

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Govt unveils National Food and Nutrition campaign for farmers

Govt unveils National Food and Nutrition campaign for farmers

India can be number one in the world with the strength of farmers and scientists: TomarThe Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for