Centre flags vans selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in Delhi NCR

In a bid to alleviate rising tomato prices in the retail market, the Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs under...

FCI to install about 23,750 video cameras across 561 depots

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will install about 23,750 cameras across 561 FCI-owned depots, the Ministry of...

FCI enhances its storage and transportation infrastructure under

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has enhanced its storage and transportation infrastructure capability by...

Bengal MP Mahato writes to Centre to probe 'Mamata onion scam'

West Bengal MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato wrote a letter to Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution...

DFPD-FCI sign MoU to boost efficiency in food grain distribution

The MoU details specific performance benchmarks and accountability measures designed to optimise public fund...

BIS establishes a new environment and ecology department to advan

This department will focus on the standardisation of the issues related to the environment and ecology.

National consumer helpline upgraded to simplify filing complaints

upgraded NCH is accessible to everyone in the country and supports 17 languages, including Hindi, English, and...

Government plans test run to make ration shops more efficient

Aiming to improve the viability of 60 FPS, this study is being organised across Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and...

Prices of chana, tur, urad decline by up to 4 pc in major mandis

Department of Consumer Affairs organised a meeting with Retailers Association of India (RAI) here today to discuss...

Timely rainfall drive down Urad Prices

According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by...

Kharif onion sowing to soar by 27 per cent

According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes...

Centre mandates BIS certification for stainless steel, aluminium

The BIS has recently developed a comprehensive set of standards for essential kitchen items, reflecting its...