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J-K: First-ever FCI foodgrain freight train reaches Anantnag
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a major milestone for rail-based logistics in the Kashmir Valley, the first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday, formally integrating the region with the national freight rail network.
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav holds review meeting of Food, Civil Supplies and Consum
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CM Yadav directed officials to ensure that every eligible beneficiary receives foodgrain distribution benefits without any difficulty, adding that the welfare of the poor, labourers, farmers and women remains the state government's top priority. The meeting at a Convention Centre focused
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India sets historic record with 357 million tonnes of foodgrain production
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has set a historic record by producing 357 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's agricultural growth.
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Indian Railways crosses 1 billion tonne freight loading in FY25-26; daily
Updated : 6 months ago IST
This milestone reflects broad-based support from key sectors, with coal remaining the largest contributor at 505 MT, followed by iron ore (115 MT), cement (92 MT), container traffic (59 MT), pig iron & finished steel (47 MT), fertilisers (42 MT), mineral oil (32 MT), foodgrains (30 MT
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FCI Pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases India's advancing foodgrains ecosystem
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has set up an exclusive Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, organised by ITPO from 14th to 27th November, 2025, showcasing the nation's collective strides toward a resilient, modern and citizen-cent
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Baljinder Singh Dhillon vows crop diversification, cold storage push after
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
His appointment comes at a time when farmers in parts of Punjab are reeling from heavy crop losses caused by flooding. In Fazilka district, farmers recently claimed that nearly 1,500 acres of paddy crop were destroyed after water from the Satluj River entered fields in the villages of Dan
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AAP's Baljinder Singh Dhillon takes charge as chairman of Punjab Agro Food
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora was also present on the occasion.
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"Mann must act, not blame": Pralhad Joshi hit back at Punjab CM over 'food
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Union Minister said the Mann government should act instead of making allegations against the Centre for illegal diversion and misuse of foodgrains meant for the poor.
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UP: Department of Food and Public Distribution organises workshop on foodg
Updated : 9 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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Union Cabinet approves Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana to boost farm productivit
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the foodgrain production has increased by more than 40%, and the production of fruits, milk, and vegetables has also seen historic growth. However, significant disparities in productivity continue to persist between
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"Agri production increased by 40 per cent in last 10 years": Shivraj Singh
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chouhan pointed out that the agricultural growth rate stood at 5.4% in Q4, reflecting the government's focus on the sector. He credited Modi's leadership for the increase in foodgrain production, stating that grain storages are full and agricultural production has risen by 40% over the la
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Strive to increase Kharif crop production while reducing cost: Union Agric
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that his ministry's resolve is to increase the Kharif crop production while reducing the production cost. He added that the synergy between the agricultural research and the farmers will be increased.
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