Joshi Highlights Measures for Quality Foodgrain Distribution via FCI

Quick Summary

• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi visited the Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse at Unkal in Hubballi.
• Fake Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards are being identified and cancelled to ensure proper distribution of quality foodgrains to eligible beneficiaries under the national Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
• Technology upgrades include GPS tracking in trucks carrying foodgrains to minimize wastage and ensure delivery to correct destinations.
• FCI has released 13,553 tonnes of foodgrains during 2024-25 from the Unkal warehouse catering to multiple districts in Karnataka,including Belagavi,Dharwad,and Gadag.
• In the fiscal year:

– 24.85 lakh tonnes of rice were distributed under NFSA.
– The government sold 4.60 lakh tonnes of rice and over 1 lakh tonnes of wheat in open markets to control price fluctuations.
– Over 1 lakh tonnes were allocated for mid-day meals for schoolchildren under PM Poshan scheme.
– Karnataka government has purchased monthly allocations from February for Anna Bhagya scheme while additional rice is being provided for Classes IX-X mid-day meals.

• Crop procurement supported by Minimum Support Price (MSP) includes:

– Paddy: Out of a production volume of approximately 33.4 lakh tonnes, only 510 tonnes procured so far this year; early procurement could increase yield acquisition.
– Ragi: Produced at approximately 9.44 lakh tonnes with procurement standing at over 3.45 lakh tonnes this fiscal year
– Jowar: Produced at approximately 7.72 lakh tonne yearly releases cross against accompanying-similarly starts tracking %ga detailed see responsibly gathered round

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!Union Minister Pralhad Joshi visiting FCI warehouse

Indian Opinion Analysis

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