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APEDA inks MoU with CCRI for boosting exports of citrus products

APEDA inks MoU with CCRI for boosting exports of citrus products

MoU aims at promoting products specific clusters, expanding export basket & destinations through global market linkageFor boosting exports of citrus and its valued added products, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has

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Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils

Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils

The Centre’s decision will soften the prices of edible oils in the domestic marketThe Department of Food and Public Distribution in a landmark decision has imposed stock limits on Edible Oils and Oilseeds for a

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Govt releases genetic version of Indian rice and chickpea for nutritional security

Govt releases genetic version of Indian rice and chickpea for nutritional security

NIPGR develops device for enhancing shelf life of fruits and vegetables Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy

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NITI Aayog unveils ’Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and UTs

NITI Aayog unveils ’Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and UTs

To describe the trends for a set of key nutrition and health outcomesNITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of

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Cabinet approves modification of National Scheme for PM POSHAN in schools

Cabinet approves modification of National Scheme for PM POSHAN in schools

Financial outlay of Rs 54,061.73 crore from the Central GovernmentThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for the

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Govt further supports micro food processing units of urban SHGs

Govt further supports micro food processing units of urban SHGs

Urban SHGs can avail Rs 40,000 Seed Capital through the DAY-NULM MIS PortalThe Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation

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FSSAI releases books focusing on food safety, hygiene and testing

FSSAI releases books focusing on food safety, hygiene and testing

To be shared with all stakeholdersDuring the recent visit of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the officials launched a book focusing on the Code of Practices on

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FSSAI inks MoU with MoFPI to implement food processing scheme

FSSAI inks MoU with MoFPI to implement food processing scheme

For food safety training and registration of micro enterprisesThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) for implementing the

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Govt of MP launches rice fortification pilot prog

Govt of MP launches rice fortification pilot prog

Fortified rice to be provided at Rs 1 per kg to beneficiariesThe Government of Madhya Pradesh (MP) has launched the rice fortification pilot programme in Singrauli district. The launch of the pilot programme builds on

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Health Minister  flags off 19 mobile food testing vans

Health Minister flags off 19 mobile food testing vans

To enhance outreach and conduct surveillance activities even in the far-flung areasOn his recent visit to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, flagged off