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Wholesale inflation in India rises to 3.36 pc in June, Driven by surge in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The detailed index numbers and inflation rates for 'All Commodities' and the major components of WPI for the last three months show that the WPI for all commodities (weight 100 per cent) increased from 152.9 in April (1.19 per cent inflation) to 153.3 in May (2.61 per cent inflation) and
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No proposal to alter duty structure on wheat imports: Ministry
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs on Thursday stated that there is currently no proposal to alter the duty structure on wheat imports.
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Tripura Government assures adequate food and fuel supplies amid railway di
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In response to recent concerns over potential shortages of food grains and petroleum products in the state, Sushanta Choudhary, a representative of the Food and Civil Ministry of Tripura, has assured the public that the state has an ample stock of essential supplies.
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Wheat procurement crosses last year's figure, comfortable to meet demand:
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The government believes that the country is in a comfortable position to meet its requirements of food grains under the free food programme Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes and for other market interventions.
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"Work hard from the day you are elected is Naveen Patnaik's mantra" says V
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
He invested heavily in irrigation; he invested in agriculture practices. And in seven years, eight years, Odisha had become self-sufficient in food grain production. In 11 years, Odisha became food surplus.
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MeitY transfers SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defens
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the momentous occasion took place during the launch event of the "Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024" held at IIIT-Delhi.
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India Stands Firm: No negotiations on agriculture until WTO members reach
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
India asserted that it will not engage in negotiations in any other aspects of the agriculture sector until a permanent solution is reached on public stockholding for food grains by WTO members, according to government sources.
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Foodgrain scams occurred in Uttar Pradesh prior to 2017: CM Yogi
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted on Friday that prior to 2017, the state witnessed a 'food grain scam', where the underprivileged were deprived of their essential food supplies in various districts.
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Despite plentiful grain harvest, China suffers food security challenge as
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Despite China's record high grain output this year, experts emphasised that the country's food self-sufficiency rate is decreasing as it heavily relies on imports, as reported by Voice of America (VOA).
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"Large number of farmers benefited from purchase of Shree Anna at MSP": CM
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
CM Yogi further noted that the efforts directed towards ensuring the easy availability of ration to every eligible family in the state with complete transparency have yielded positive results.
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Government approves 100 per cent packaging of food grains in jute bags
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging for the Jute Year 2023 -24 on Friday. The Mandatory packaging norms approved for Jute Year 2023-24 provide for 100% reservation of the food
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Cabinet approves Garib Kalyan food grain programme for another 5 years
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved that the central government will provide free grains to eligible citizens under the public distribution scheme for another five years.
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