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Govt launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT in Puducherry

Govt launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT in Puducherry

Direct transfer of food subsidy into beneficiaries’ CBDC wallets The Government of India has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan

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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

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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

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Cabinet approves scheme of sugar subsidy for AAY families under PDS

Cabinet approves scheme of sugar subsidy for AAY families under PDS

The scheme is expected to benefit about 1.89 crore AAY families in the country The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through the