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Kharif sowing area to soar by 27 per cent, gains in tomato and potato sign
Updated : 1 year, 10 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, 10 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 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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GoI Bolsters agricultural sector with increase in authorized capital of fo
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this strategic initiative underscores the government's unwavering commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector.
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Central Government's NCCF Launches 'Bharat' Brand of Pulses at Subsidised
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 27: National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF), a unit of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, has launched 'Bharat Dal' brand in Tamil Nadu to sell high-quality pulses and rice to consu
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Food Corporation of India boosts market supply through e-auctions of wheat
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this strategic move aligns with the government's directives to ensure a steady supply of wheat and rice, not only for the Public Distribution System (PDS) but also for effective market interventio
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India to lead global sugar sector as chair of International Sugar Organisa
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this announcement came during the 63rd council meeting of the ISO held in London, signifying India's ascendancy in the global sugar sector.
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Government launches aggressive retail sale of onions at Rs 25 per kg
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
To make onions affordable and readily available to consumers, the Department of Consumer Affairs has started the retail sale of onions through various outlets and mobile vans, according to the press release.
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Centre contemplates review of free-on-board value for basmati rice exports
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Effective from 25th August 2023, contracts for the export of Basmati rice with a value of USD 1200 per metric ton (MT) and higher are eligible for registration for the issuance of the Registration-cum-Allocation Certificate (RCAC), read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distr
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Dept of Consumer Affairs conducts Special Campaign 3.0 to promote cleanlin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
This initiative, conducted nationwide, aims to expedite the resolution of pending matters and promote a culture of cleanliness in all government offices, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution press release.
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