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Food Corporation to spend ₹15 crore in five States to buy foodgrain bags with PM Modi’s photo

Under the PMGKAY, free foodgrains are provided to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries

The Hindu

Ahead of polls, FCI plans to deliver foodgrains in bags with PM Modi’s photo

In the run-up to the 2024 general election expected to be held between April and May, the Central government is ensuring that the brand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is displayed conspicuously on foodgrain bags to be distributed

The Hindu

Telangana can save money supplying parboiled rice to Kerala rather than FCI

Telangana government considers supplying boiled rice to Kerala to ensure immediate disposal and faster payment.

The Hindu

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Goyal asks FCI officers to turn whistleblowers to curb corruption

The role of the FCI is not only to deliver ration, but also to instill confidence in farmers and beneficiaries by bringing in transparency, efficiency and accountability, said Piyush Goyal

The Hindu

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided

Government considering proposal to sell FCI rice under 'Bharat' brand to check rice inflation, decision on discounted rate pending.

The Hindu

All-India football tournament in Wayanad from November 30

FCI to host 5-day all India football tournament in Kalpetta from Nov 30-Dec 4. Six teams from six zones of FCI will compete. A. Rajagopal to inaugurate, S.P. Saharan to be chief guest.

The Hindu

FCI to sell wheat in open market to rein in prices

FCI to sell wheat in open market via e-auction at subsidised prices. Eligible bidders can bid for min 10 MT & max 200 MT. 2.50 Lakh MT of wheat to be offloaded at ₹21.50/kg to semi-govt & co-op orgs. Traders can bid for min 10 MT & max 1,000 MT…

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FCI to hold e-auction of wheat in Andhra Pradesh on November 8

Food Corporation of India (FCI) offers 2,700 MT of wheat to AP, incl. 100 MT to Port Blair. Wheat must be processed & released to market within 30 days of lifting. OMSS-D scheme offers food grains at subsidised prices through e-auction to control market prices.

The Hindu

FCI Sanathnagar dispatched 1,84,723 metric tonnes of fortified rice this year

FCI Sanathnagar unit dispatched impressive 2,73,519 metric tonnes of rice across the nation in 2020 via 105 rakes, helping to distribute 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of food grains to 12 lakh beneficiaries in Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Medak and Siddipet districts.

The Hindu

FCI wants more wheat and rice millers and processors to participate in e-auctions

FCI calls on millers, processors to participate in OMSS auctions to reduce prices of rice, wheat. 8K tonnes of wheat, 5K tonnes of rice offered at base rate. Only 0.38 lakh tonnes purchased in last two months. Eligible bidders can bid min. 10 tonnes, max. 100 tonnes for wheat, 10-1K…

The Hindu

FCI to sell 6 lakh tonnes rice, wheat in south zone under open market scheme

All regional offices of FCI in the south zone are offering wheat and rice from the stocks lying at FCI/agencies depots every Friday through m-junction platform.

The Hindu

T.N. places order with National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation for 7 lakh tonnes of rice

TNCSC orders 7 lakh tonnes of rice from NCCF for PDS at ₹35/kg. Supply to be completed by end March. FCI not covering States under OMSS-D. 2.97 lakh tonnes of rice allocated by Centre for NFSA. E-auction of 2.29 lakh tonnes of wheat and 3.68 lakh tonnes of rice by…

The Hindu

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices

FCI is offering 4K tonnes wheat and 13K tonnes rice in e-auction on August 30. 7.7L tonnes rice, 12K tonnes wheat available with FCI, A.P.. Buyers can bid 100 tonnes wheat, 1K tonnes rice. Reserve price for FRK rice is ₹2,973/quintal, non-FRK rice ₹2,900/quintal.

The Hindu

FCI urges wheat flour mills in Karnataka to participate in e-auction to get benefit of lower price

FCI official explained that Karnataka is predominantly a rice-consuming State, but is increasingly becoming a wheat consumer as well following an influx of people from wheat-eating States.

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Rice millers urge FCI to address their problems, lift CMR quickly

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FCI maps all foodgrain testing labs in Andhra Pradesh, urges farmers to utilise their services

The Union India creates database of foodgrain testing labs for farmers to test paddy, wheat, etc. within 50 km radius.

The Hindu

Make rice available to Kerala through OMSS, Minister tells Centre

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Minister assures to discuss millers problems with FCI

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No damaged foodgrains found in Karnataka in last one year: FCI official

Karnataka: 2.17 LMTs of foodgrains/month till June FY23; 1.69 LMTs of fortified rice issued in last one year; 6.49 LMTs of rice & 0.63 LMTs of wheat stocks as on July 1, 2023; 9.93 LMTs of ragi & 1.22 LMTs of jowar produced in KMS 2021-22; 11.54 LMTs of ragi…

The Hindu

Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

The Congress-led Karnataka government has been facing challenges in fulfilling its promise of providing five kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya card holders. The Centre’s discontinuation of the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), which provided surplus grains, has put Karnataka in a difficult position. This move…

The Hindu

Lessons from the fracas over foodgrains

The Karnataka example shows that political parties should exercise moderation while making electoral promises, especially on matters concerning food security

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: 6,400 MTs of wheat, 7,000 MTs of rice to be e-auctioned on July 5

In an attempt to stabilise and check inflation in the retail prices of wheat and rice, the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Regional Office, Amaravati offered 6,839 MTs of wheat through the first e-auction on June, 28 2023, with the participation of 11 bidders and the sale of 900 MTs…

The Hindu

Explained | The Centre-state tussle over the Open Market Sale Scheme

In this explainer by The Hindu, Diksha Munjal explains what the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) is and why it has become a source of friction between the Narendra Modi government and states especially those ruled by the Opposition.

The Hindu

Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme?

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A row over rice in Karnataka

The Centre’s denial of rice to the State government has kept the political pot boiling

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