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Even as Rahul Gandhi promises MSP for all crops, Congress note of 2010 rej
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Former Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, KV Thomas informed the Rajya Sabha that the recommendation was not accepted by the government because "MSP is recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) based on objective criteria and considering
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Over 80-cr people getting free foodgrains benefits under Pradhan Mantri Ga
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Sharing state-wise data of PMGKAY, Minister of State for Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said a total of 8,049.94 lakh people are getting benefits of PMGKAY as of January 31, 2024.
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Quality and sustainability to define India's journey to become developed b
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public, Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, said that it is important to understand and appreciate the importance of quality.
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In a first, fair price shops onboarded on ONDC
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As a step towards Digital India, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, launched a pilot to on-board the fair price shops (FPSs) in Una and Hamirpur districts of Himachal Pradesh on the Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC).
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Piyush Goyal holds interaction with PLI beneficiaries at Bharat Mandapam
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, held an interaction with Product-Linked Incentive (PLI) beneficiaries at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Saturday.
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Cabinet approves extension of subsidy scheme on sugar for AAY families by
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of the scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through the Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years, 31 March 2026.
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"If investigative agency fails to take action, I will intervene...": WB Go
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Notably, Sheikh Shahjahan has applied for anticipatory bail at the PMLA court in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case.
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TMC's absconding leader Sheikh Shahjahan applies for anticipatory bail
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The anticipatory bail petition has been moved by Shahjahan's lawyer on behalf of him. The case will be heard in the PMLA court today.
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"Arrest will happen": West Bengal Governor on ED's notice to TMC leader Sh
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose on Monday said that arrests will happen in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case, in which TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been made accused and is currently absconding.
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Central Government's NCCF Launches 'Bharat' Brand of Pulses at Subsidised
Updated : 2 years, 1 month 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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Haryana govt restructures Divisional Commissioners' duties to enhance acco
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Giving this information here on Tuesday, the state Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, said that the revamped framework is intended to bolster their current duties, fostering increased involvement in pivotal areas. This realignment is poised to result in a more effective and accountable admini
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"Why should everything be painted in BJP colour?" Mamata bashes Centre
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"They say all of these projects need to be painted saffron. We respect saffron because it is worn by saints. But why should everything be painted in BJP colour?" Mamata Banerjee said speaking at a public distribution program in South 24 Parganas.
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