public distribution system (PDS) Archives

Wheat Procurement for 2025–26 Rabi Season Hits 29.92 MT

India’s wheat procurement for the 2025–26 rabi marketing season hit 29.92 million tonnes, the highest since 2021–22 and up 13% from last...

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Wheat News in English

Ludhiana- Punjab : 3-lakh beneficiaries in district at risk of losing subsidised wheat due to incomplete e-KYC

Over 3.36 lakh beneficiaries in Ludhiana district—about 19% of the total—risk losing subsidised wheat under the National Food Security Act starting July...

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Rice News in English

Centre to Invest Rs 1,280 Crore to Upgrade FCI and CWC Godowns: Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi

India’s Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a ₹1,280 crore investment to modernise 2,278 FCI and CWC godowns, aiming to reduce foodgrain wastage...

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Rice News in English

Tamil Nadu : 70 tonnes of PDS rice seized in Krishnagiri

Authorities seized over 70 tonnes of rice meant for the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Krishnagiri during two raids by the Civil...

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Rice News in English

Andhra Pradesh : Civil Supplies authorities seize 92 tonnes of PDS rice at Kakinada Anchorage Port

Kakinada district Civil Supplies authorities have seized 92 tonnes of rice meant for Public Distribution System (PDS) at the entrance of the...

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Rice News in English

Centre is not sole benefactor for PDS rice, as state also pitches in Telangana

In Telangana, the state government shares the burden of the Public Distribution System (PDS) rice subsidy, with the Centre covering 54.67 lakh...

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Wheat News in English

Centre asks states to boost wheat procurement for 2025-26 rabi season

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, has urged states to increase wheat procurement for the 2025-26 rabi...

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Rice News in English

Centre to procure additional 3.5 lakh tonne of rice for PDS in Karnataka

The Centre has approved Karnataka’s request to increase rice procurement for the PDS central pool for the 2024-25 Kharif season. The limit...

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Rice News in English

Former Andhra Pradesh minister Perni Nani booked in PDS rice case

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Perni Venkataramaih (Perni Nani) has been booked in a case involving the alleged diversion of Public Distribution System...