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India to lead global sugar sector as chair of International Sugar Organisa
Updated : 2 years, 7 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, 8 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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Onion prices soar in Delhi; traders blame it on supply shortage
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The price of onions in the national capital on Saturday witnessed a huge increase to almost double the previous price affecting household budgets.
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Centre contemplates review of free-on-board value for basmati rice exports
Updated : 2 years, 8 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, 8 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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Ministry of Consumer Affairs sells 1.89 LMT wheat and 0.05 LMT rice in 15t
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
During this e-auction, a total of 1.89 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of wheat and 0.05 LMT of rice were successfully sold to 2255 bidders, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution press release.
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Government sells 18.09 Lakh Metric Tonnes wheat through e-auctions to cont
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A total of 18.09 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat have been sold under this scheme, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution press release.
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Government mandates weekly sugar stock disclosure to prevent hoarding
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This initiative aims to combat hoarding and curb speculative practices in the sugar market, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution press release.
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NCDRC achieves remarkable consumer case disposal rate of 188 per cent in 2
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This achievement is especially noteworthy as it surpasses the filing of new cases during the same period, marking the highest disposal rate of 188 per cent in the year 2023, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution press release.
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Bureau of Indian Standards empowers India's youth with 6,467 standard club
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The BIS recognizes that children are the architects of a strong and vibrant India. Their visionary initiative to create Standards Clubs in educational institutions is designed to instil in young minds the paramount importance of quality, standards, and scientific thinking, read the Ministry
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Bharat becomes 13th country to issue International Organization of Legal M
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Bharat has become the 13th country in the world that can issue Internationally Accepted OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Thursday.
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Government sells 1.66 lakh metric tons wheat, 0.17 LMT rice in e-auction t
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In this latest round, a total of 2.0 LMT (Lakh Metric Tons) of wheat from 500 depots and 4.89 LMT of rice from 337 depots were offered for sale, read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution press release.
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