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Govt actively considering industry demands to deal with surplus sugar stoc
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The government is actively working on some of the recommendations made by the Indian sugar industry stakeholders, to primarily prevent excess sugar stock buildup and at the same time ensure timely payments to sugarcane farmers, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD),
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UP: Department of Food and Public Distribution organises workshop on foodg
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, organised the Fifth State-Level Workshop on Foodgrain Procurement Reforms in Lucknow on Saturday, covering the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a press release said.
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DFPD and FCI sign MoU to boost efficiency and accountability in food grain
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The MoU details specific performance benchmarks and accountability measures designed to optimise public fund utilisation in food security operations. These benchmarks include evaluating FCI Depots on criteria such as capacity utilisation, operational losses, security measures, and the mod
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Sufficient sugar availability ensured by govt, boosting domestic markets,
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Secretary of DFPD, Sanjeev Chopra informed that as the current Sugar Season (Oct-Sep) 2022-23 approaches its end on September 30, 2023, India has achieved a remarkable sugar production of 330 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes), not including approximately 43 LMT diverted for ethanol production. This b
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha writes to Finance Minister Sitharaman, seeks support
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
AAP leader Chadha wrote, "I'm writing to draw your attention towards the plight of the farmers in Punjab. Rain, high-velocity winds and hailstorm reported in the state in the state since March 24 have impacted at least 14 lakh hectares (40 per cent) of 34.9 lakh hectares of wheat sown in Pun
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Fair Price Shops Dealers can earn Rs 50,000 by providing additional commun
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) in association with MicroSave Consulting (MSC), organized a national-level conference on the transformation of FPSs on February 15, 2023. The conference provided a common platform for the exchange of ideas and insights between States/UTs and
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Food dept secy reviews laboratories functioning at sugar institute in Pune
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Pune [Maharashtra] [India], September 18 (ANI): Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) Sudhanshu Pandey visited Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI) in Manjiri Gaon, Pune, and reviewed the working of the NABL accredited laboratories functioning at VSI.
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DFPD's canteens, meetings to include millet products to raise health benef
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has decided to adopt and promote millet products in its canteens and meetings to jack up health benefits.
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Wheat in surplus for entire year in India, farmers getting good prices: Ce
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): India currently has more than the required quantity of wheat in stocks to sustain for a year, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD).
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Centre spreads awareness among women in UP's Varanasi on nutrition, fortif
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) on Friday organized a one-day awareness programme among women on nutrition and fortified rice under "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.
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Centre writes to states again to ensure reduction in edible oil prices
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will be meeting all states and Union Territories on Monday through video conferencing to review the action taken on the stock limit order on edible oil prices.
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Odisha CM seeks PM Modi's intervention over issues relating to paddy procu
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 10 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday sought intervention by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to issue a direction to the Department of Food and Public Distribution to accept estimated surplus parboiled rice from the state for
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