Cash-starved FCI asks govt to clear Rs 50,000 cr dues
Faced with liquidity crunch, state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) has asked government to clear dues of Rs 50,000 crore in a phased manner.
Aug 18, 2014, 20:35 PM IST
Centre asks states not to announce bonus on rice,wheat this year
To check inflation and encourage farmers to shift from mono-cropping, the Centre has asked state governments not to announce bonus over and above the minimum support price (MSP) on rice and wheat this year.
Jul 18, 2014, 15:42 PM IST
FCI invites bids for short-term loan of Rs 20,000 crore
Amid rising food subsidy arrears, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the second time this fiscal has floated a tender inviting bids for short-term loan of Rs 20,000 crore for smooth procurement and distribution of food grains.
Jul 17, 2014, 17:27 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt plans to restructure FCI for improving PDS
The government on Thursday said it will give priority to restructuring of state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) for improving the public distribution system (PDS).
Jul 10, 2014, 17:48 PM IST
