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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave the green light to a comprehensive five-year roadmap for modernising India’s public distribution system. With a total central allocation of Rs 25,530 crore, the...
New Delhi's latest agricultural policy update brings good news for wheat farmers: approval for exporting another 2.5 million metric tons. This Monday's official statement from the Food Ministry aims...
A significant issue has emerged during the verification of ration cards in the Raigarh district. Approximately 79,000 beneficiaries have been identified whose names are listed on ration cards, but...
In Chhattisgarh, the distribution of three months' worth of ration is underway. Despite the end of June, the complete distribution of rations has not been finalized. The government had not set a...
Good news for millions of ration card holders in Chhattisgarh. The state government has proposed extending the deadline for ration distribution for the period from June to August 2025. Initially set...
The Chhattisgarh government's implementation of OTP verification for ration cards has created significant challenges for residents, particularly in rural areas. The constant struggle with poor or...
Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel reviewed departmental work in a meeting with senior officials at the Mahanadi Bhawan in Raipur. Baghel emphasized the government's decision to provide a three-month...
India's farmers are set to receive an all-time high of 83.46 million tonnes of fertilizers in FY 2024-25, marking a significant milestone in the country's agricultural policy. This massive...
Millets, a group of small-grained cereals known as 'Shree Anna,' are valued for their exceptional nutrition and adaptability. The United Nations declared 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets,'...
Faced with abundant rice stocks, India is channeling a record amount of its surplus into ethanol production. This move is particularly significant as a new harvest promises to further swell existing...
The Odisha government is preparing to suspend the ration cards of approximately 20.58 lakh individuals who have not completed their e-KYC verification. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister...
In a move reflecting the harsh realities of prolonged humanitarian work, World Central Kitchen has decided to reduce its food distribution efforts in Gaza. The decision stems from a critical shortage...
In a landmark recognition of India's agricultural progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Agricola Medal from the FAO in Rome. The award celebrates his strategic vision for farmer-centric...
Global alarm bells are ringing as the UN cautions that a Strait of Hormuz shutdown could trigger widespread starvation. UNOPS Executive Director George Moreira da Silva warns of dire consequences for...
Chinese researchers have cracked the code of nature's resilience by engineering 'longevity rice' from wild varieties, a perennial crop that yields harvests year after year from a single planting....
In the heart of Beijing's political calendar, the 'Two Sessions' bring together China's top leaders for crucial deliberations. General Secretary Xi Jinping's engagements with NPC deputies and CPPCC...
A significant expansion of the ration card scheme is underway, with plans to include 100 deserving patients in each district. This initiative aims to provide essential support to vulnerable...
A significant initiative is set to benefit numerous underprivileged patients across the state. Under this new program, 100 deserving individuals in each district will be added to the ration card...