ICAR, FCI sign MoU to develop safer, sustainable alternatives to chemical fumigation

October 1, 2026 7:13 PM

ICAR, FCI sign MoU to develop safer, sustainable alternatives to chemical fumigation

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed an MoU to develop safer and sustainable alternatives to conventional chemical fumigation for managing storage pests in wheat and rice. The two-year Phase-I project, supported by the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), will be implemented by ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, with trials focusing on nitrogen gas, carbon dioxide...

DFPD, FCI sign MoU to improve foodgrain management through technology and performance targets

September 8, 2026 5:18 PM

DFPD, FCI sign MoU to improve foodgrain management through technology and performance targets

The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 2026-27 aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening accountability and accelerating the modernisation of the country's foodgrain management system. The MoU, signed in New Delhi, establishes a performance-based framework for FCI with clearly defined annual targets covering storage, logistics, quality control and the use of technology. K...

FCI enhances storage and transportation infrastructure through PPP in three states

September 27, 2024 7:39 PM

FCI enhances storage and transportation infrastructure through PPP in three states

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has upgraded its storage and transportation infrastructure by launching six advanced silo projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model across three states, as said by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. These silo projects have been established in Bihar, Punjab, and Gujarat, marking a key achievement for the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The projects align with the ministry's 100-day objectives. Develop...