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

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...

Govt launches phase II of subsidized Bharat brand atta and rice sales across India

November 5, 2024 4:17 PM

Govt launches phase II of subsidized Bharat brand atta and rice sales across India

The Indian government has initiated the second phase of its Bharat brand retail program, aimed at providing consumers with subsidized essentials, including wheat flour (atta) and rice. In a move to ensure food security and affordability, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, flagged off mobile vans from agencies NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, launching the distribution on Tuesday. Under Phase II, Bharat Atta will be available to consumers at a max...