1. Home
  2. Policy

Category: Policy

Policy
Govt reviews food industry post lockdown scenario

Govt reviews food industry post lockdown scenario

Union Minister cited the importance of the industry to revive its operations at full capacity Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal chaired a video conference with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce

Policy
Govt plans biggest operation for distribution of pulses

Govt plans biggest operation for distribution of pulses

NAFED to distribute about 5.88 LMT pulses to about 20 crore NFSA householdsIn order to distribute one kg of pulses to about 20 crore households for three months in the country, a massive operation for

Policy
FSSAI allows import of specialty foods

FSSAI allows import of specialty foods

The import of such products will be permitted through Delhi and Mumbai ports onlyThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has allowed the import of Food for Special Medical purposes (i.e food for

Policy
Govt focuses on COVID-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition

Govt focuses on COVID-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition

Government of India to exempt all agriculture operations during lockdown periodUnion Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar participated in an Extraordinary virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers to address the issue of COVID-19 impacts on food

Policy
Govt launches Kisan Rath app to facilitate food transportation

Govt launches Kisan Rath app to facilitate food transportation

This App also facilitates traders in transportation of perishable commodities by Reefer (Refrigerated) vehiclesThe Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched a farmer friendly mobile application developed by the National Informatics

Policy
Govt reviews foodgrains distribution during lockdown

Govt reviews foodgrains distribution during lockdown

State Governments to coordinate with millers to ensure availability of wheat flour at their disposalThe Centre has asked the States to ensure that there is no hoarding and price rise of essential commodities during the

Policy
FSSAI allows e-inspection of high risk FBOs

FSSAI allows e-inspection of high risk FBOs

FBOs can record videos and images or live stream the premise/unit for the e- inspection processThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)  has taken a decision of pre-licensing e-inspection of high risks FBOs.

Policy
MoFPI further resolves issues of food processing industry

MoFPI further resolves issues of food processing industry

FPI Minister holds 2nd Video Conference with Industry representatives during Covid-19 lockdownMoFPI will continue to engage with concerned departments to resolve issues raised by the industry, said Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing

Policy
FCI ramps up food grain supplies

FCI ramps up food grain supplies

Across the country during the lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreakFood Corporation of India (FCI) is ensuring uninterrupted supply of wheat and rice throughout the country during the lockdown period. FCI is fully prepared to meet

Policy
FSSAI classifies import clearance and food testing labs as essential services

FSSAI classifies import clearance and food testing labs as essential services

Food importers facing any problem or need any further clarification in this regard are advised to contact FSSAI’s regional officesFood Safety & Standards Authority (FSSAI) has announced and classified the import clearance of food items