Poultry farmers in India are urging the Union Government to enhance maize cultivation in response to the increasing diversion of maize for ethanol production, which has led to a significant rise in poultry feed costs. Maize constitutes approximately 60% of poultry feed, and its growing use in

In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi expressed concern over the prolonged delay in conducting India’s decennial census, emphasizing that this postponement has resulted in approximately 14 crore eligible citizens being denied their rightful entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Impact of Census Delay on Food Security The

India's rice stocks hit a record high, while wheat reserves continue to deplete.

The Union Cabinet has approved a substantial equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore into the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the financial year 2024-25. The decision, taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen FCI’s financial base and operational efficiency. Boost to […]