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Govt strengthens dairy sector with new steps

Govt strengthens dairy sector with new steps

Centre to recommend States to make milk part of mid-day mealThe Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has suggested that milk could be given either as part of breakfast or the mid-day meal in order to

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Govt increases focus on food supply chain

Govt increases focus on food supply chain

2,57,904 farmers to benefit from the new cold chain projects: Harsimrat Kaur BadalHarsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries has stated that new integrated cold chain projects are likely to generate direct and

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FSSAI intensifies action on adulterated edible oil

FSSAI intensifies action on adulterated edible oil

The final survey results will help in identification of the key hot spots for adulteration of edible oils in different parts of the countryFood safety regulator, FSSAI has decided to intensify crackdown against the sale

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FSSAI announces sponsorship plan under ERC

FSSAI announces sponsorship plan under ERC

To provide the first 150 districts/cities to register with a seed funding up to Rs. 5 lakhsAiming to strengthen food safety across the country, India’s Apex Food Regulator has announced the launch of the annual

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Govt emphasises on developing flexi sugar factories

Govt emphasises on developing flexi sugar factories

Online Executive Development Programme organised by National Sugar InstituteA five days ‘Executive Development Programme’ organized online by National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, UP was virtually inaugurated by the Secretary, Food & Public Distribution, Sudhanshu Pandey recently.

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Govt launches tribal health & nutrition portal

Govt launches tribal health & nutrition portal

Swasthya will provide all health and nutrition related information of the tribal population of India in a single platformA series of initiatives have been announced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, which include the Tribal

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FSSAI directs states to comply with labeling rules

FSSAI directs states to comply with labeling rules

Labeling must separate food product for medical purpose and special dietary useFood safety commissioners across all States and Union Territories (UTs) must ensure strict compliance of labelling regulations for foods products that are sold for

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FSSAI inks MoU with CSIR to focus on nutrition research

FSSAI inks MoU with CSIR to focus on nutrition research

The MOU will enable identification of technologies and programs to be developed in the area of food safety and nutrition researchFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

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Vice President puts focus on nutrition-sensitive food

Vice President puts focus on nutrition-sensitive food

Problem of hunger and undernourishment may become more acute with the Corona pandemic: Vice PresidentThe Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has highlighted the need to constantly review our food, agriculture and trade policies

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Govt steps up in making India a global food factory

Govt steps up in making India a global food factory

The initiatives are steps towards One Nation One Market with the objective for India to become food factory of the worldUnion Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the Sahakar Cooptube