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Expanding grain storage capacity is essential

India, which is among the top grain-producing countries, is way behind its storage needs. It is estimated that about 22 per cent of the food grain output in the country is going waste.

06 March 2024, 19:31 IST

Expanding grain storage capacity is essential

06 March 2024, 19:31 IST

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

According to a report, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) issued a circular directing its regional offices to issue tenders for woven laminated bags with an image of Modi for the distribution of foodgrains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

21 February 2024, 16:52 IST

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

21 February 2024, 16:52 IST

PM Modi's photo to be featured on ration bags distributed under PMGKAY: Report

According to a report, a circular issued by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on January 12, 2024, instructed all 26 regional offices to seek tenders for woven laminated bags featuring a picture of Prime Minister Modi. These bags are intended for the distribution of foodgrains under the PMGKAY scheme.

17 February 2024, 10:42 IST

PM Modi's photo to be featured on ration bags distributed under PMGKAY: Report

17 February 2024, 10:42 IST

Government raises authorised capital of FCI from Rs 10,000 cr to Rs 21,000 cr

FCI is the central government's nodal agency that undertakes procurement of foodgrains at a minimum support price (MSP) to protect the interest of farmers. It also maintains strategic stocks and distributes the grains under different welfare schemes.

17 February 2024, 09:57 IST

Government raises authorised capital of FCI from Rs 10,000 cr to Rs 21,000 cr

17 February 2024, 09:57 IST

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price to be decided

Under the OMSS, FCI is offering quality rice at a reserve price of Rs 29 per kg. 'Whether to sell Bharat rice at the same rate or reduced rate, the decision has to be taken by the Group of Ministers,' a food ministry official said.

28 December 2023, 05:57 IST

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price to be decided

28 December 2023, 05:57 IST

FCI sells 4.29 lakh MT of wheat, 14,760 MT of rice in Bengal through e-auction

In a bid to stabilise the prices of the cereals and also to increase affordability for the general public, the FCI has sold 4.29 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and 14,760 metric tonnes of non-fortified rice in West Bengal through 25 open-market e-auctions from June to December this year.

16 December 2023, 10:29 IST

FCI sells 4.29 lakh MT of wheat, 14,760 MT of rice in Bengal through e-auction

16 December 2023, 10:29 IST

FCI sells 1.89 lakh tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction under OMSS

Wheat and rice are being sold under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to bulk users to improve the domestic availability and cool down retail prices.

05 October 2023, 09:27 IST

FCI sells 1.89 lakh tonne wheat, 5,000 tonne rice in 15th weekly e-auction under OMSS

05 October 2023, 09:27 IST

Tepid response to rice sale under OMSS in 2nd auction

Though the exact number of traders participating in bid was not known, sources in the Ministry of Food said the response was lukewarm.

13 July 2023, 04:49 IST

Tepid response from traders for sale of rice under open market sale scheme

Tepid response to rice sale under OMSS in 2nd auction

13 July 2023, 04:49 IST

Centre to tweak e-auctions for open market rice sale

The FCI, the government's nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrains

10 July 2023, 17:17 IST

Centre ready to tweak e-auctions for sale of rice through open market

Centre to tweak e-auctions for open market rice sale

10 July 2023, 17:17 IST

How K'taka's Anna Bhagya saga has played out so far

Congress leaders have lashed out at the Centre, with CM Siddaramaiah calling it 'anti-poor, political decision'.

26 June 2023, 15:55 IST

Explained | A look at how Karnataka's Anna Bhagya issue has played out so far

How K'taka's Anna Bhagya saga has played out so far

26 June 2023, 15:55 IST