ADVERTISEMENT

Food Corporation of India

Food ministry inks pact with FCI to boost grain operation efficiency

The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) sets specific performance benchmarks, including metrics for FCI depots, and outlines accountability measures to optimise public fund usage in food security operations.

13 September 2024, 12:19 IST

Food ministry inks pact with FCI to boost grain operation efficiency

Food ministry inks pact with FCI to boost grain operation efficiency

Food ministry inks pact with FCI to boost grain operation efficiency

13 September 2024, 12:19 IST

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

The food ministry, as per a directive, has allowed ethanol producers to participate in e-auctions and purchase rice between August and October 2024 under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

Joshi said, so far no demand came from any state. The decision has been taken to reduce the huge surplus of stocks prior to the commencement of the new procurement season.

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal : Pralhad Joshi

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

The board had a wide network of offices, including four regional offices and as many quality control laboratories in Faridabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

22 May 2024, 10:34 IST

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

22 May 2024, 10:34 IST

Reining in food inflation

Structural flaws in agricultural marketing persist, hindering fair prices for farmers and consumers alike

07 May 2024, 22:47 IST

Reining in food inflation

Reining in food inflation

Reining in food inflation

07 May 2024, 22:47 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

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

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

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

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

17 February 2024, 10:42 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 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 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

Centre to auction tonnes of wheat, rice to cool prices

The maximum quantity that a buyer can bid for is limited to 100 tonnes in this e-auction.

23 June 2023, 17:10 IST

Centre to auction 4 lakh tonnes of wheat, 5 lakh tonnes of rice in open market in 1st round of auction to cool retail prices

Centre to auction 4 lakh tonnes of wheat, 5 lakh tonnes of rice in open market in 1st round of auction to cool retail prices

Centre to auction tonnes of wheat, rice to cool prices

23 June 2023, 17:10 IST