The Government of India has decided to temporarily discontinue rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes following a comprehensive review of its implementation. The move comes after findings indicated concerns over nutrient stability and shelf life during prolonged storage. The decision, announced…
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AI Transforms PDS at India AI Summit 2026
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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World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan Gets Boost
New Delhi: The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector is gaining momentum with the successful completion of its pilot project in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district. The initiative aims to build decentralized grain storage infrastructure at the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) level to reduce post-harvest losses…
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Railways-Fertilizer Coordination Ensures Timely Supply
The Indian Government’s robust coordination between the Ministry of Railways and the Department of Fertilizers has ensured seamless fertilizer supplies to farmers during the Kharif 2025 and ongoing Rabi 2025–26 seasons. Timely delivery of fertilizers has remained a top priority, and this collaboration has played a crucial role in supporting…
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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…
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India Reports Record Foodgrain Output in 2024-25
India recorded a landmark increase in foodgrain production in 2024–25, with final estimates placing output at 357.73 million tonnes — an almost 8% rise from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023–24. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the figures in New Delhi and credited farmers, technology adoption and policy…
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Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India
Rabi Crop Sowing Surges Past 208 Lakh Hectares in India India’s rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 season has recorded strong momentum, crossing 208.19 lakh hectares as of 11 November 2025. According to fresh data released by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the country has witnessed significant increases…