FCI to adopt zero tolerance for corruption: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
In his speech, Goyal directed the secretary of the department of food and public distribution to monitor the transformation of FCI and Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) every week and to update him on the status on a fortnightly basis.
Jan 15, 2023, 11:49 AM IST
FCI to adopt zero tolerance for corruption: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
This was stated by Goyal while delivering the inaugural address at the 59th Foundation Day of FCI here in New Delhi on Saturday.
Jan 14, 2023, 20:20 PM IST
Breaking News: CBI raids 50 places in FCI scam
Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has taken big action on FCI. The CBI has raided about 50 locations of the FCI scam. During this, CBI has recovered 60 lakh rupees. A case has been registered against 74 accused.
Jan 11, 2023, 17:58 PM IST
Centre rolls out new integrated food security scheme for 2023
Free foodgrains will concurrently ensure uniform implementation of portability under the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) across the country and will further strengthen this choice-based platform. This means the ration card could be used anywhere in the country.
Jan 01, 2023, 23:00 PM IST
Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao’s SOS to PM Narendra Modi on rice procurement policy
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention for clear rice procurement policy.
Nov 17, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
FCI Recruitment 2021: Apply for 380 watchmen posts at fciharyana-watch-ward.in, check details here
FCI Haryana Recruitment 2021: The deadline to apply for the watchmen vacancies is November 19, 2021.
Nov 14, 2021, 18:22 PM IST
FCI recruitment 2021: Few days left to apply for 860 watchman posts, check details here
FCI recruitment 2021: Interested candidates can fill the application form on the FCI website at fci-punjab-watch-ward.in.
Nov 07, 2021, 13:44 PM IST
FCI recruitment 2021: Apply for 860 watchman posts on fci-punjab-watch-ward.in, check details here
FCI recruitment 2021: The recruitment drive will fill 860 vacancies of watchmen in depots and offices across Punjab.
Oct 13, 2021, 14:25 PM IST
Rice scam! FCI manager caught accepting bribe in exchange for favouring trader
The agency laid a trap to catch the duo – the manager and the businessman, who was also arrested.
Aug 19, 2021, 20:56 PM IST
CBI arrests four Food Corporation of India officials in bribery case, check details
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four Food Corporation of India officials in a bribery case.
May 29, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
FCI Recruitment 2021: Deadline to apply for 89 Manager, Officer posts ends soon, salary up to Rs 1,80,000
FCI has invited applications for 89 vacancies for the post of Assistant General Manager (AGM) and Medical Officer (MO) posts. The exams will be tentatively conducted in May or June.
Mar 29, 2021, 17:40 PM IST
FCI Recruitment 2021: 89 vacancies for Assistant General Manager, Medical Officer posts announced, salary up to Rs 1,80,000
Interested candidates can apply on the official website of FCI on fci.gov.in once the application link is enabled. The online application window will open at 10 am on Monday (March 1). The last date to apply is March 31 (4 pm). The exams will be tentatively conducted in May or June.
Feb 28, 2021, 09:41 AM IST
Procurement of wheat reaches all-time high amid COVID-19 lockdown; Madhya Pradesh becomes largest contributor
Madhya Pradesh has become the largest contributor to central pool with 129 LMT wheat, surpassing Punjab which procured 127 LMT. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also made significant contributions to the national procurement of wheat.
Jun 17, 2020, 20:41 PM IST
FCI to sell 10 million tonne of wheat to bulk consumers this fiscal
The government is offering wheat at a base price of Rs 2,080 per quintal for three main wheat-producing states -- Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, while for other states the freight charges at Ex-Ludhiana will be added to the base rate.
May 07, 2019, 09:32 AM IST
Deadline for Ganjam farmers to register names extended
The deadline for farmers in Ganjam district to register their names online for paddy procurement has been extended till April 15.
Apr 10, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Govt okays pension, post-retirement medical services to FCI staff
The Cabinet Wednesday approved a new pension scheme and post-retirement medical services to about 35,000 employees of state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI), which would cost annually Rs 134.4 crore.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
FCI to raise short-term loan of Rs 30,000 crore
The tender will be floated in the next few days and loan will be raised at the base rate for the period of 150 days.
Nov 09, 2015, 18:31 PM IST
Agriculture Minister proposes pulses buffer stock of 3.5 lac ton this year
Indian government is planning to create a buffer stock of 3.5 lakh tonnes of pulses during the current 2015-16 crop year through domestic purchase or imports to check high pulses prices.
Nov 01, 2015, 11:18 AM IST
Pvt firms to buy 10 lakh tons rice in UP, other states: Food Corporation of India
State-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) has decided to allow private players to purchase about 10 lakh tonnes of kharif rice in Uttar Pradesh and some eastern states in the ongoing procurement season.
Oct 25, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Govt to rope in private players for kharif rice procurement
Faced with inadequate storage facility, the Centre has decided to engage private players during the current kharif season for procurement of rice in Uttar Pradesh and four other eastern states.
Aug 02, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
