public distribution system (PDS) Archives

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...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan’s rice exports poised for 10% growth amid global demand surge

Pakistan's rice exports are expected to rise by 10% in the first half of FY25 due to growing demand for its quality...

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Rice News in English

Andhra Pradesh govt. will deal with rice smugglers ruthlessly, says Chief Minister Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu vowed strict action against rice smugglers and entrusted the CID with the investigation. The state procured...

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Rice News in English

Andhra Pradesh : Rice sample test results likely on December 16

Authorities in Kakinada are investigating the suspected illegal export of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice aboard the cargo ship Stella L Panama....