Cabinet approves fortified rice scheme to tackle malnutrition among women and children; total cost to be borne by Centre
In a major cabinet decision on Friday, the Central government has approved the supply of fortified rice in government-run food schemes to tackle malnutrition, poor health among women and children.The proposal was approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
Published on: 09/04/2022Category:
Centre approves distribution of fortified rice under all govt schemes, to spend Rs 2,700 crore per year
The Centre on Friday announced that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a proposal to distribute fortified rice through various government schemes in a phased manner.
Published on: 09/04/2022Category:
Rice Seeds Market Worth US$ 10,036.0 Million by 2027
Hybridization Technique (Two-line system, and Three-line system); Treatment (Treated, and Untreated); Grain size (Long grains, Medium-sized grains, and Short grains)”, The global rice seed market is accounted to US$ 5,506.8 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2019 – 2027, to account to US$ 10,036.0 Mn by 2027.
Published on: 08/04/2022Category:
Asia rice: Indian rates ease as supplies rise
Export prices of rice in India dipped this week as supplies increased following the extension of a government scheme to provide subsidised grains, while rates in Vietnam and Thailand were mostly flat amid softer demand and rising output.
Published on: 08/04/2022Category:
Sri Lanka crisis: India begins shipment of rice to crisis-hit island nation
The rice is being offered under a credit line of $1 billion to Sri Lanka announced by India recently towards the purchase of food, medicine and other essential commodities. Of this credit line, $150 million is earmarked for rice supplies to Sri Lanka.
Published on: 07/04/2022Category:
Rice exporters face twin challenges after record 17-mt shipment
Exporters of Indian non-basmati rice, after shipping close to 17 million tonnes in 2021-22, are facing the twin challenges of higher freight cost and the return of Thailand, a major supplier, to the international market in the current financial year.
Published on: 07/04/2022Category:
In Rohtak, basmati fetches record price
The price of 1121 variety of basmati rice has witnessed a considerable jump in the open market in Haryana, fetching up to Rs 1,061 per quintal more compared to last time.
Published on: 06/04/2022Category:
Mwea scheme rice farmers vow not to pay Warma charges
Rice farmers from Mwea Irrigation scheme have vowed not to pay the Sh15,000 levies imposed by the Water Resource Management Authority terming it exploitative.
Published on: 06/04/2022Category:
Farmers call for repeal of Golden Rice
Farmers and stakeholders opposed on Monday the use of Golden Rice, a genetically modified variety of rice co-developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
Published on: 05/04/2022Category: