Tag: food security
BRICS agriculture ministers begin deliberations in Indore on food security, small farmers’ welfare
Indore: A two-day meeting of agriculture ministers from BRICS nations began in Indore on Friday under India’s presidency, with food security, welfare of smallholder farmers…
BRICS and the new geography of agri-trade
India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 comes at a moment when agricultural trade is being reshaped beyond tariffs and market access. Climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser…
Chana prices climb over 9% in a month
Pune: Despite a record-high domestic harvest, the largest buffer stock of pulses in three years, and low overall food security concerns, chana prices have surged…
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein security
As India pushes crop diversification to improve nutrition and build climate resilience, experts argue that the country must look beyond a handful of staple crops…
Sarthak PDS gets Cabinet nod with Rs 25,530 crore outlay to modernise food distribution system
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an outlay of Rs 25,530 crore for Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme to modernise it and…
Cabinet clears ₹25,530 Cr ‘SARTHAK-PDS’ scheme to boost ration system for 80 Cr beneficiaries – The Economic Times Video
A significant decision was taken during the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This Cabinet decision will have a direct impact on…
Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution system
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme aimed at modernising India’s food security network that currently supports…
Indore to host meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in June
A two-day meeting of agriculture ministers of BRICS member countries under India’s presidency will be held in Indore in June to discuss food security, smart…
India invokes WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies for farmers
New Delhi: India has invoked the peace clause for the seventh time for exceeding the 10% ceiling on subsidies offered to rice farmers under the…
Argentina emerges as India’s main supplier of edible oils
Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino has stated that “Argentina and India enjoy a very elevated degree of complementarity” and pointed out that India has…