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South Africa calls for worldwide cooperation to address food insecurity
Johannesberg, April 24: Countries worldwide have to work together to address food insecurity, climate volatility, and systemic exclusion, which continue to threaten the stability of global food systems, said a South African official.
India highlights role of small farmers for global food security at BRICS meet
Brasilia, April 20: India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday, highlighted the need for global food security, empowerment of small farmers, and technological cooperation in advancing the partnership among BRICS countries at the conference held in Brazil.
Russian Deputy PM Patrushev attends meeting dedicated to creation of BRICS Grain Exchange
Moscow, April 9: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Grain Exchange, TV BRICS reported, citing the press service of the Russian Government.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasises on food security at BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a delegation to the third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday.
Union Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan discuss upcoming challenges of food security with Israeli counterpart; signs multiple agreements
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan met his Israeli counterpart, Avi Dichter, in New Delhi on Tuesday, with multiple agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of the ministers.
Telangana CM eats lunch with beneficiary family of fine rice scheme
Hyderabad, April 6: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had lunch on Sunday with a beneficiary family of the state government's free fine rice distribution scheme.
Fine rice distribution a game-changer, says Telangana minister
Hyderabad, April 4: Telangana’s Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday termed the free distribution of fine rice through the Public Distribution System in Telangana a game-changer.
Telangana launches free fine rice distribution through PDS
Hyderabad, March 30: The government of Telangana has launched free fine rice distribution through the Public Distribution System.
Telangana: Government to provide free fine rice to majority of Population
Hyderabad, March 29: Telangana Minister for Irrigation, Food & Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will provide free fine rice to 84% of the population from Ugadi.
Government withdraws 20 per cent duty on onion export, decision to come into effect from April 1
New Delhi, March 22: The central government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on the export of onions imposed in September 2024.
Farmers to agri-entrepreneurs, paving the way for Viksit Bharat: Naveen Jindal
New Delhi, March 22: Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra, Naveen Jindal, on Friday, highlighted in the Lok Sabha the urgent need to transform Indian farmers into Agri-Entrepreneurs and make agriculture a profitable and globally competitive sector.
Centre withdraws 20 pc duty on onion exports from April 1
New Delhi, March 22: The government on Saturday withdrew 20 per cent duty on onion exports, effective from April 1.
35,000 tonnes of rice from India, Vietnam arrive at Bangladesh port
Dhaka, March 17: Two ships carrying 35,000 tonnes of rice from India and Vietnam have arrived at Chittagong port, Bangladesh Food Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Maharashtra govt retains 'Shivbhojan Thali' and 'Anandacha Sidha' schemes
Mumbai, March 17: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the state government has decided to retain 'Shivbhojan Thali' and 'Anandacha Sidha'.
81.35 crore people to continue getting free foodgrains: Govt
New Delhi, March 13: The government has decided to continue to provide free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries for a period of five years from January 1, 2024, with an estimated financial outlay of Rs 11.80 lakh crore, show official documents.
PM Modi inaugurates free benefit distribution under PMGKAY scheme
Gandhinagar, March 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the free benefit distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for over two lakh beneficiaries in Surat as part of the Surat District Food Security Satisfaction Campaign.
PM Modi inaugurates free benefit distribution programme under PMGKAY
Gandhinagar, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the free benefit distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for over two lakh beneficiaries in Surat as part of the Surat District Food Security Satisfaction Campaign.
Winner of countless hearts: CM Dhami praises PM Modi's heartfelt gesture during Surat roadshow
Dehradun, March 7: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the immense love and admiration he receives from the people of India.
Saturation in policies ensures no appeasement but satisfaction: PM Modi
Surat, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the importance of saturation in policies, ensuring that everyone benefits, rather than just a select few.
PM Modi launches Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign
Surat, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign and distributed benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to eligible beneficiaries.
New gene bank to ensure food security, genetic resources for future generations: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 5: The new 'Gene Bank' will help conserve the country's genetic resources and will also ensure food security for future generations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign: PM Modi to visit Surat on March 7
Gandhinagar March 5: On March 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat, Gujarat, where he will grace the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign. As part of this initiative, he will distribute benefits to approximately 2,00,000 eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: Gujarat govt provides free food grains to over 76 lakh families
Gandhinagar, March 5: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has launched several welfare schemes to uplift the poor and underprivileged. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched five years ago and has been a lifeline for Antyoday families, the Gujarat Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Rajasthan govt committed to ensure food security: Minister
Jaipur, Feb 28: Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara said on Friday that the state government remains committed to the welfare of underprivileged sections.
How India's public distribution system is helping reduce stunted growth
New Delhi, Feb 26: Expansion of India's public distribution system (PDS) has played a significant role in preventing stunted growth -- a serious health concern among children in the country. According to a recent paper in the American Economic Association, it has prevented the stunting of about 1.8 million children in eight states in India.
India stresses on closer Asia-Africa ties to ensure food security, climate resilience
New Delhi, Feb 24: India emphasised the need for a collective vision and closer South-South co-operation on food security, climate resilience and digital empowerment as the way forward to take development to even the most remote villages across the Asia-Africa region.
Rabi 2024 clocks 1,132 LMT wheat production, ample availability in country: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 21: A total production of 1,132 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat was recorded during Rabi 2024 and there is ample availability of wheat in the country, the government has informed.
Brazil expands agricultural ties with UAE in strategic trade mission
Abu Dhabi, February 19: A delegation from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) is on a visit to the UAE to strengthen trade relations and showcase Brazil's agribusiness potential.
Mohammed bin Rashid visits Gulfood 2025
Dubai, February 17: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited Gulfood 2025, the largest edition of the event to date, featuring 4,595 exhibitors from 106 countries.
Outgoing AU Commission chief calls for strong continental solidarity to withstand global shocks
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: Outgoing African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has called for stronger continental solidarity in the face of growing global uncertainties.
Sonia Gandhi seeks early Census to include 14 crore people in food subsidy scheme
New Delhi, Feb 10: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Sonia Gandhi, on Monday demanded an early conduct of the Census, claiming that its four-year delay has denied social benefits, like food security, to crores of people.
Sonia Gandhi criticises Census delay in Rajya Sabha speech, says 14 crore people deprived of NFSA benefits
New Delhi, February 10: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the delay in the census has deprived 14 crore Indians of their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), adding that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right.
NFHS-5 data more scientific, reliable than flawed Global Hunger Index: BJP
New Delhi, Feb 8: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) -5 (2019-21) is more scientific and reliable for assessing India's food security progress than the flawed Global Hunger Index (GHI), which is more trusted by the Congress, said the BJP on Saturday.
Turkish experts urge developing countries to prioritise agriculture for food security
Istanbul, Feb 6: Agricultural experts in Turkey said that developing countries must prioritise agriculture to ensure national security and food sustainability through robust farmer support.
Philippines declares food security emergency to tame soaring rice prices
Manila, Feb 3: Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency on rice on Monday to stabilise the "extraordinary" rice prices in the country.
Mongolia's capital to stockpile 10,000 tonnes of meat for spring consumption
Ulan Bator, Jan 29: The Mongolian government has decided to stockpile at least 10,000 tonnes of livestock meat to ensure a steady supply for residents of the national capital during the spring season of 2025.
Second Al Dhaid Agriculture Exhibition concludes
Sharjah, January 26: The second edition of the Al Dhaid Agriculture Exhibition concluded yesterday, Saturday, at Expo Al Dhaid.
70 per cent of T'gana population to be covered under PDS: Minister
Hyderabad, Jan 23: The Congress government in Telangana is committed to ensuring food security for 70 per cent of the population through the Public Distribution System (PDS), said Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday.
Kazakhstan limits potato exports to control domestic prices
Almaty, Jan 19: The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture has decided to impose a six-month ban on potato exports to non-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries to stabilise domestic potato prices, a statement published by the ministry said on Sunday.
Dubai Municipality launches second Hatta Farming Festival
Dubai, January 18: Dubai Municipality has launched the second edition of the Hatta Farming Festival as part of the 'Dubai Farms' programme, an initiative spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs.