foodgrains
Centre makes standard format for ration cards, asks states to follow it
Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail entitled foodgrains under the National Food Security Act.
No govt ration in UP if one fails to pay electricity bills
The order explains that the state which has been suffering from power crisis has taken a turn for the worse.
Inter-state portability of ration card starts in 4 states; across India by 2020
Government is targeting to roll out 'One Nation, One Ration Card' across the country by June 1, 2020.
Foodgrains production may fall 1 pc to 281.37 million tonne: Agri Min
The country had produced 284.83 million tonne (MT) in the 2017-18 crop year (July-June).
Kharif foodgrains production estimated at record 141.59 MT
The country had produced 140.73 MT foodgrains in the kharif season of 2017-18 crop year (July-June).
Govt keeps selling price of PDS grains unchanged for 1 more year: Paswan
Foodgrains via ration shops are supplied at a highly subsidised rate of Rs 3 per kg for rice, Rs 2 per kg for wheat.
Foodgrains, common-use products to get cheaper under GST
Milk and curd will continue to be exempt from taxation when GST replaced current indirect taxes.
Focus on nutritional security of 23 cr PDS members: Paswan
Food Ministry has chalked out plans for supplying fortified wheat and rice flour via PDS.
Modi wants 'Give It Up' LPG campaign for food subsidy
Govt is overburdened with a huge overall subsidy bill of Rs 2.4 lakh crore projected in Budget 2017.
Govt to launch Rs 6,000-cr 'SAMPADA' for food processing
Programme aims to integrate current and new schemes aimed at reducing food wastage and doubling farmers' income.