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Government aims to cut logistics costs with National Logistics Policy, PM
Updated : 1 year ago IST
With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and the government's focus on infrastructure development, the warehousing and logistics sector is seen as a key driver of economic growth. This was stated by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energ
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Prahlad Joshi inaugurates the seventh edition of The Pulses Conclave 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 17: Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public, Distribution and Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, inaugurated the seventh edition of The Pulses Conclave 2025 (TPC2025) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maid
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Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in lab
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the decision ensures a smooth transition for compliance with labelling amendments, providing businesses with sufficient time to adapt.
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Women protest against inflation and lack of food supply under PDS in Himac
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Women across Himachal Pradesh, led by the All India Mahila Janvadi Committee (AIMJC), took to the streets on Friday, marching towards Raj Bhawan to protest against rising inflation and the unavailability of essential goods under the Public Distribution System (PDS). Their grievances inclu
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West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges TMC over scam in public distribu
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday targeted the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government, alleging scam in the ration distribution.
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Penalty imposed on coaching Institues for misleading advertisements
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh each on Vajirao & Reddy Institute and StudyIQ IAS for advertising misleading claims regarding the results of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2022 and 2023, the Ministr
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Reliance Retail joins hands with Department of Consumer Affairs to reaffir
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On National Consumer Day, Reliance Retail Limited, a major retail conglomerate, reaffirmed its dedication to consumer safety by signing the Consumer Safety Pledge, an initiative led by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government
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Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study slapped monetary penalty for advertising misleadi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As per a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made of any goods or services that contravenes the provisions of th
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Tata Cliq, JioMart, Ajio, Ola, Zomato and others to take 'Safety Pledge' o
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Major e-commerce platforms like Ajio, JioMart, Netmed, BigBasket, Tata Cliq, Tata 1mg, Zomato and Ola would be adopting Safety Pledge on the occasion of National Consumer Day, 2024 to be celebrated on December 24.
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Central Consumer Protection Authority issues 17 notices to non-compliant d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notice to 17 entities that were found violating Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a release.
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Centre seeks public comment on proposed rules for clinical electrical ther
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Centre has invited public comment till December 30, 2024 on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution stated on Sunday in an official release.
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Pralhad Joshi launches 'Anna Chakra', Public Distribution System Supply ch
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched 'Anna Chakra', the Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal a significant step t
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