Food Corporation of India

India accounts for more than 40% of global rice exports, meaning restrictions imposed to protect domestic consumers can create shortages elsewhere. Conversely, maintaining exports during a poor harvest could intensify domestic price pressures.

Payments worth Rs 171,000 crore have so far been transferred directly into the accounts of the farmers.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution clarified that there is no plan to import wheat as there is sufficient stock in India.

Government refuted claims of involvement of FCI in the alleged 'rice scam' where the Assam raided a godown and seized one lakh bags meant for distribution to the poor was being repackaged by a private company.

Tavleen Singh tweeted her confusion over the number of people going to be benefitted under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

As of now, payments are being made to farmers through DBT on the basis of the Aadhar cards and the quantity of crops brought by them to the Mandis.

The Arhtiyas withdrew the strike after the CM assured them that they will remain an integral part of the food grain procurement system

Majdoor Union leader in Punjab said that if centre's direct benefit transfer scheme is implemented, it will destroy farmers

FCI fact-checked AAP, posted photos of Delhi Mandi where procurement is happening since April 1.