The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-powered reforms aimed at modernising India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) at the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the exhibition highlights how Artificial Intelligence is strengthening food security…
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Govt Cracks Down on Edible Oil Firms for VOPPA Non-Compliance
The Government of India has stepped up regulatory enforcement in the edible oil sector by issuing show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025. The action follows nationwide inspections conducted by the Department…
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DFPD’s Anna Chakra Among Finalists for 2026 Franz Edelman Award
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative initiative, Anna Chakra. This operations research-based decision support solution optimizes state-specific logistics to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring efficient delivery of essential…
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Oil Firms Face Govt Action on VOPPA Non-Compliance
The Government of India has issued show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025, commonly known as the VOPPA Order. The action follows nationwide inspections that revealed non-submission of mandatory monthly production and…