Foodgrain procurement
FOODGRAIN PROCUREMENT NEWS
Express View on grain prices: War and wheat
July 20, 2023 12:33 am
For India, the threats to food inflation are likely to be more from domestic than global factors
What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it'll help farmers
June 15, 2023 6:26 pm
India runs the world’s largest food programme under the National Food Security Act, 2013, that covers about 81 crore people. Therefore, to ensure food security of a billion plus population, a robust network of foodgrain storage facilities becomes essential.
Record foodgrains production set to cross 330.53 million: Govt
May 26, 2023 5:46 am
According to the statement, total rice production in 2022-23 agricultural year is estimated at a record 135.54 million tonnes, higher than last year’s 129.47 million tonnes.
Budget documents show: Fund cut for food grain procurement
February 07, 2023 7:29 am
The documents show Rs 59,793 crore has been allocated under the head “Food Subsidy for Decentralised Procurement of Foodgrains under NFSA” for 2023-24, which is lower than 2022-23 revised estimates (RE) of Rs 72,282.50 crore.
PMGKAY off the table, Govt looks at a rethink on wheat export ban
January 08, 2023 8:38 am
The measures, a senior official said, are being taken in a calibrated way taking into account the supply of stocks in the market and the required distribution under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
For one year from Jan, Govt makes foodgrains free for 81 crore people
December 24, 2022 10:44 am
Covid’s PMGKAY merged with NFSA entitlement of 5 kg per person per month
Punjab set to procure more basmati this year
November 17, 2022 8:07 am
Farmers are also reaping rich dividends this year as the crop is being purchased at Rs 2,665 to Rs 5,420 per quintal (depending on different varieties of the basmati) against Rs 2,200 to Rs 3,950 per quintal last year.
Global Hunger Index: A lesson in how not to measure hunger
October 21, 2022 8:36 am
Sonalde Desai writes: Global Hunger Index is riddled with inadequate and poorly described data and a lack of conceptual clarity. The problem with indices of this type is that it directs governmental attention to cross-national comparisons, sometimes resulting in the rejection of underlying issues and sidetracking the public discourse
PMGK Anna Yojana: Gujarat to Punjab, states want free grains scheme to go on beyond September
September 10, 2022 10:48 am
More than financial burden, buffer stock availability will decide: Officials
Politics over economics: In freebie row, call on free foodgrain awaited
September 04, 2022 7:20 am
In May, Dept of Expenditure advised against extension; revenue on direct and indirect taxes is now a cushion
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