Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution

June 29, 2026 12:57 PM

Centre introduces Improvement Notice mechanism under Legal Metrology Act to boost ease of doing business

The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced a significant reform under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 by bringing in an Improvement Notice mechanism, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural and regulatory lapses before facing penal action. The move, introduced through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, is aimed at promoting ease of doing business, encouraging voluntary compliance and reducing unnecessary litigation, while maintaining robust consumer ...

May 8, 2026 3:11 PM

BIS hosts global meet on Space Systems Standards in Delhi

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the country’s national standards body, is hosting a major international conference on space systems and operations standards at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together global experts to discuss the future of space safety, sustainability and interoperability. The 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISO TC 20/SC 14 - the ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - has drawn 13...

May 8, 2026 2:28 PM

No wheat glut in Punjab mandis, procurement and lifting better than last year: Centre

The Centre on Thursday rejected claims of a “glut-like” situation in wheat mandis of Punjab, asserting that procurement, lifting and evacuation operations during the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27 are progressing more efficiently compared to last year. The clarification came in response to a media report which alleged that delays in wheat lifting had created congestion in mandis across the state. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, to...

April 21, 2026 11:00 AM

Government approves additional 25 LMT wheat exports to support farmers, stabilise prices

The Centre has approved the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, aiming to support farmers’ incomes while maintaining stability in domestic markets. The decision, taken after a comprehensive review of production, stock availability, and price trends, is expected to improve market liquidity and ensure efficient stock management during the peak arrival season. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said the move would help prevent distress sale...