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PM Modi launches world's largest grain storage programme entailing investment of Rs 1.25 lakh crThe prime minister talked about various initiatives taken by the government in the last 10 years for the growth of the cooperative sector a...24 Feb, 2024, 02.00 PM IST- Government to build foodgrain godowns in every blockThe scheme will utilise funds already allocated for other schemes, Thakur said. Under this scheme, a godown of a capacity of 2000 tonnes wi...01 Jun, 2023, 11.15 AM IST
- India approves world's largest food storage scheme in co-operative sector at the cost of Rs 1 lakh croreThe Indian government plans to establish the world's largest food grain storage scheme under the cooperative societies sector, which will b...01 Jun, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
- States ask centre to restart free foodgrains scheme during Covid-19“We can’t say anything at this point of time. But under the current circumstances, the outlook of central government is quite liberal and p...15 Apr, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
- Government struggling to find space for fresh rice stockData from the FCI shows the combined stock of rice and wheat at more than 71 million tonnes.02 Oct, 2019, 11.23 PM IST
- US based Blumberg Grain plans to invest $250 million in India"We want to be part of Indian agriculture story. There is lot of opportunity because of post-harvest losses," David Blumberg told.05 Jul, 2015, 01.20 PM IST
- Government sets up high-level panel to look into FCI restructuringThe FCI, set up under the Food Corporation Act 1964, is a nodal agency for procurement, storage and distribution of foodgrains to PDS and o...21 Aug, 2014, 04.28 AM IST
- Post-harvest loss in foodgrains at 6%: ICARPost-harvest loss in foodgrains in India worked out to six per cent and 18 per cent in case of fruits and vegetables, a top official in the...13 Nov, 2013, 10.14 PM IST
- Nabard to ensure fast funds to states battling storage crisisThe nation’s apex farm lending institution has just begun funding private entrepreneurs for building cold storages, silos and cold chain in...29 Oct, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
- Government tells Nabard to treat Eastern Region favourably in warehouse financingThe government has directed Nabard to treat these states favourably to cut farm losses amid implementation of the world’s biggest populatio...28 Oct, 2013, 04.38 PM IST
- Success of food law hinges on raising output: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar said the implementation of world's largest social welfare scheme should be enshrined on strong domestic production.01 Oct, 2013, 01.41 PM IST
- Food Security Bill to be passed in next parliament sessionThe Food Security Bill would be taken as a priority item and passed in the coming Parliament session, Union Minister for Food K V Thomas sa...30 Jul, 2013, 10.08 PM IST
- Private firms like Cargill, others look to gain from implementation of food security billThe food security law, which will be implemented with the help of an ordinance, will also raise grain procurement by state agencies.05 Jul, 2013, 02.07 AM IST
- Quick steps needed to avert grain storage crisis: GulatiIndia’s overflowing grain silos will lead to a crisis if the government does not take urgent steps to offload the stocks, a government pane...17 Jun, 2011, 05.22 AM IST
- Food subsidy to be Rs 1,10,600 cr if NAC desire is metThe total food subsidy bill will balloon to 1,10,600 crore if entitlements recommended by the Sonia Gandhi-headed NAC are incorporated in t...16 Feb, 2011, 12.34 AM IST
- Low stock with FCI, don’t blame us: Bihar to CentreThe state government said the lack of grain in FCI godowns was the main cause for low off-take.11 Jul, 2009, 02.36 AM IST
- Govt puts Act together on Right to FoodGovt is expected to earmark over Rs 50k cr for right to food programme.26 Jun, 2009, 02.50 AM IST
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