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DFPD and FCI signs MoU to enhance efficiency and accountability of food grain

DFPD and FCI signs MoU to enhance efficiency and accountability of food grain

The MoU is an initiative which reflects the central government's commitment to refine the Public Distribution System (PDS) The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), the Government of India and the Food Corporation of

Policy
States can buy rice from FCI without participating in e-auction 

States can buy rice from FCI without participating in e-auction 

The decision has been taken to reduce the huge surplus of stocks before the commencement of the new procurement season Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad

Policy
Ensure food security and improve efficiency of food distribution: Pralhad Joshi

Ensure food security and improve efficiency of food distribution: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi conducts a surprise visit to Food Corporation of India’s head office Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, made

Policy
Govt keeps close eye over market price of wheat

Govt keeps close eye over market price of wheat

112 million MT wheat production in RMS 2024, sufficient wheat stock available The Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is keeping a close watch on

Policy
Government increase in authorised capital of FCI to Rs 21000 Cr

Government increase in authorised capital of FCI to Rs 21000 Cr

The increase in authorised capital is a significant step towards enhancing the operational capabilities of FCI in fulfilling its mandate effectively In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and ensuring the welfare

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Centre directs rice industry associations to reduce retail price of rice

Centre directs rice industry associations to reduce retail price of rice

FCI informed the Rice processing industry that sufficient stock of good quality Rice is available which is being offered under OMSS at a reserve price of Rs. 29/Kg To review the domestic price scenario of

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FCI offloads wheat and rice in market to assure availability in open market

FCI offloads wheat and rice in market to assure availability in open market

Bidders are now allowed to bid for any quantity of rice from 1 to 2000 MT To increase the availability of wheat and rice in the open market to ameliorate inflationary trends in wheat and

Interview
“The biggest supply chain challenge is the risk of biofortified crops mixing with regular ones”

“The biggest supply chain challenge is the risk of biofortified crops mixing with regular ones”

Ravinder Grover, Regional Coordinator-Asia, Harvest Plus Hidden hunger is a global health crisis, driven in large part by poverty. Despite substantial efforts made by governments to address this multifaceted issue, malnutrition continues to loom large

Food
Union Minister Piyush Goyal conductes surprise inspection at Gwalior

Union Minister Piyush Goyal conductes surprise inspection at Gwalior

Goyal appreciated the work of CCTV cameras, maintenance, preservation and operation of food grains Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industries, conducted a surprise inspection of