Food Corporation of India

October 12, 2026 4:02 PM

Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for troops, signs FCI pact to strengthen operational logistics

The Indian Army on Monday launched ‘Bharat Rice’ to improve the quality and delivery of rations for troops and signed an agreement with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to use its infrastructure during operational contingencies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi attended the ceremony in New Delhi. The rice will be delivered directly to Army Supply Depots, including those in remote areas of Ladakh and the No...

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...

February 13, 2026 4:00 PM

Centre approves wheat exports, allows additional sugar shipments

The Centre has approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products after reviewing domestic availability and prices, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement on Friday. Citing higher stock availability, softening prices, expected higher production and the need to prevent distress sales during peak arrivals, the ministry said permitting wheat and wheat product exports would help stabilise domestic price...