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FCI procures 266 lakh MT of wheat in Rabi season, 4 lakh MT more than last
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured 266 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25. Last year, FCI procured 262 LMT of wheat during the same season.
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Govt brings draft rules to standardise breath analysers used by law enforc
Updated : 2 years 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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BIS introduced new safety standards for EVs in India
Updated : 2 years ago IST
L refers to two-wheelers, while the M and N categories correspond to four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively.
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DG of foreign trade adopts rule-based automation to streamline export proc
Updated : 2 years ago IST
To enhance the ease of doing business and reduce clearance times for exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced on Thursday the implementation of a rule-based, system-driven process to determine ad-hoc Input Output Norms.
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"PM Modi personifies Tan, Mann, aur Jivan Samarpit," says Ashwini Choubey
Updated : 2 years, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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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Centre takes decisive action: Directs states/UTs to enforce weekly stock d
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a press release, the directive mandates the verification of pulses stocks in warehouses situated in major ports and pulses industry hubs, coupled with stringent action against entities found to be furnishing false information on the stock disclosure portal.
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Government orders mandatory declaration of stock position of wheat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Rice stock declaration by all categories of entities is already in place
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GoI Bolsters agricultural sector with increase in authorized capital of fo
Updated : 2 years, 4 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, 5 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, 6 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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