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Bengal MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato writes to Centre to investigate 'Mamata o
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
West Bengal MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato wrote a letter to Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi requesting to investigate the price manipulation of onions in Bengal. In his letter, he stated that the onion prices in the state have been soaring because Chief M
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Department of Food and Public Distribution gears up for Special Campaign 4
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The activities are planned, in accordance with various parameters of this campaign, like liquidating pendency of various types of references, better record management, space management and overall cleanliness and beautification of the office premises, a press release stated.
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Jan Poshan Kendras to provide better income to Fair Price Shop dealers: Un
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, launched pilot for transformation of 60 Fair Price Shops into Jan Poshan Kendra, according to an official press release.
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States can buy FCI rice without participating in e-auction at Rs 2,800/100
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi announced on Thursday that grain-deficient states can directly purchase from Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the open market sales without participating in the e-auction starting today.
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Government to monitor 16 additional commodities under Price Monitoring Fro
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The government has included 16 additional commodities under price monitoring from August 1, 2024, announced the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, while launching Version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile App in the national capita
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Government plans test run to make ration shops more efficient
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Aiming to improve the viability of 60 FPS, this study is being organised across Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
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Urad prices soften as rainfall boosts sowing area under Kharif crops
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by good rainfall, which has significantly enhanced the sowing area for Urad. As of July 5, the area sown for Urad reached 5.37 lakh hectares, a notable increase from 3.67 lakh hectar
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Kharif sowing area to soar by 27 per cent, gains in tomato and potato sign
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes amidst a favourable monsoon season and timely rains that have boosted the prospects for several kharif crops, including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
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Govt brings draft rules to standardise breath analysers used by law enforc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This initiative aims to ensure the accuracy and reliability of breath analyzers used by law enforcement and workplaces, thereby enhancing public safety and trust.
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"PM Modi personifies Tan, Mann, aur Jivan Samarpit," says Ashwini Choubey
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ashwini Choubey praised the Prime Minister and said that he personi
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Government greenlights export of 99,150 MT of onions to six nations amidst
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a press release, the decision comes against the backdrop of lower estimated Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, coupled with increased demand in the international market.
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Govt to start portal to monitor pulses stock from April 15
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the importers and traders of pulses have been instructed to accurately declare their stocks of pulses, including imported Yellow Peas, every week.
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