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Centre flags vans selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in Delhi NCR
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a bid to alleviate rising tomato prices in the retail market, the Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nidhi Khare flagged off National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF) vans selling tomatoe
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FCI to install about 23,750 video cameras across 561 depots
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will install about 23,750 cameras across 561 FCI-owned depots, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement on Tuesday.
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FCI enhances its storage and transportation infrastructure under PPP in th
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has enhanced its storage and transportation infrastructure capability by developing six state-of-the-art silo projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in three states, enhancing, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribut
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Bengal MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato writes to Centre to investigate 'Mamata o
Updated : 1 year, 9 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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DFPD and FCI sign MoU to boost efficiency and accountability in food grain
Updated : 1 year, 9 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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BIS establishes a new environment and ecology department to advance standa
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This department will focus on the standardisation of the issues related to the environment and ecology.
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National consumer helpline upgraded to simplify filing complaints before l
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
upgraded NCH is accessible to everyone in the country and supports 17 languages, including Hindi, English, and several regional languages. People can call the toll-free number 1915 or use various methods like WhatsApp, SMS, email, the NCH app, the web portal, or the Umang app to register the
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Government plans test run to make ration shops more efficient
Updated : 1 year, 11 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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Prices of chana, tur, urad decline by up to 4 pc in major mandis, retail p
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Department of Consumer Affairs organised a meeting with Retailers Association of India (RAI) here today to discuss the price scenario in respect of pulses and compliance of some stock limits with Secretary Nidhi Khare asking the retail industry to extend all possible support to the governmen
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Urad prices soften as rainfall boosts sowing area under Kharif crops
Updated : 1 year, 11 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, 12 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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Centre mandates BIS certification for stainless steel and aluminium utensi
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The BIS has recently developed a comprehensive set of standards for essential kitchen items, reflecting its dedication to ensuring that all utensils adhere to stringent quality and safety benchmarks.
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