Foreign Relations
India – NZ discuss on Food Safety and Customs
Shri Arjun Munda holds an official interaction with New Zealand’s Minister for Food Safety, Customs and Veterans Ms Meka Whaitiri […]
Food & Public Distribution
Business
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry
The Union Cabinet has approved PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) to support creation of global food manufacturing champions commensurate with India’s natural resource endowment and support Indian brands of food products in the international markets […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Ministry approves ODOP for 707 districts with 137 unique products
One District One Product (ODOP) ) approach under PMFME; The Ministry has approved ODOP for 707 districts of 35 States/UTs with 137 unique products […]
General
Min. FPI holds meeting with States and Industry Associations to implement Ethanol Scheme
Meeting held by Department of Food &Public Distribution with States and Industry Associations to implement Scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country for producing 1st Generation (1G) ethanol […]
Agriculture & Commodities
1st Virtual Expo for R&D in processed food sector held
Shri Rameswar Teli, MoS, MoFPI today inaugurated the First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D in processed food sector for showcasing the outcomes of R&D Projects supported by the Ministry of premier Food Technology Institutions of India. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt amend scheme to produce ethanol from feedstocks
Department of Food & Public Distribution notified modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country for producing 1st Generation (1G) ethanol from feed stocks such as cereals (rice, wheat, barley, corn & sorghum), sugarcane, sugar beet etc.
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Agriculture & Commodities
Govt approves modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country
Cabinet approves modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country; This will increase income of farmers as other feedstocks such as cereals (rice, wheat, barley, corn & sorghum), sugarcane and sugar beet
to be used for the production of ethanol […]
Agriculture & Commodities
15 States identified for Pilot Scheme on Fortification and distribution of Rice
15 States have been identified for implementing Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice & its distribution through Public Distribution System;A total budget outlay of Rs.174.6 Crore for 3yrs allotted […]
Agriculture & Commodities
100% of the foodgrains and 20% of the sugar shall be mandatorily packed in diversified jute bags
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved that 100% of the foodgrains and 20% of the sugar shall be mandatorily packed in diversified jute bags. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Sugar industry to get a boost; Ethanol to be blended with petrol
Utilization of excess sugarcane for ethanol production to improve the viability of the sugar industry; Ethanol is a green fuel and its blending with petrol also saves foreign exchange
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Agriculture & Commodities
New Guidelines on all Product Packages in FMCG Sector
Details of manufacturer, date of expiry, price and other details of the product should be legibly given on packages of all products – Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
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Agriculture & Commodities
Online system for Registration, Renewal & Hallmarking for Jewellers launched
Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launches online system of Registration and Renewal for Jewellers and online system of recognition and renewal of Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) Centers
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