Latest Department of Food and Public Distribution News & Updates

Government Withdraws Draft Sugarcane Control Order 2026 After Stakeholder Feedback

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The decision to withdraw the draft of the ‘Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026’ proposed by the Central Government is a welcome move, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Singh, said on Saturday.Singh posted on X that taking seriously the suggestions received from farmers, “the jaggery-khandsari industry, and various stakeholders, the decision to reconsider this draft reflects a commitment to dialogue-based policymak…

Government of India Approves Export of Additional 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Wheat

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New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Government of India has approved the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring remunerative returns for farmers while maintaining stability in domestic markets, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The decision follows a comprehensive review of current production, stock availability, and price trends, the statement issued by the Department of Food and Public Distribution said.According to the…

Government Withdraws Wheat Stock Limit Order Due to Adequate Availability and Easing Prices

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New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central government has decided to withdraw the wheat stock limit order, dated May 27, 2025, due to adequate availability of wheat and easing prices ahead of the upcoming festive season, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.”Sufficient wheat is available to meet the requirements of the public distribution system (PDS), other welfare schemes, and possible market interventions. The Department of Food and Public Distribution is maintaining a close watch o…

Centre Issues Show Cause Notices to Edible Oil Companies for Non-Compliance

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New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Food and Public Distribution has issued show cause notices to some large edible oil companies for not submitting mandatory monthly production returns, despite repeated reminders, emails, and telephonic communications, as such non-compliance constitutes a contravention of orders issued under the Essential Commodities Act, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.The Department has informed the entities concerned that under the Es…