Sanjeev Chopra
In a move towards advancing Digital India, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, launched a pilot program to onboard fair price shops (FPSs) onto the Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform...
On Friday, Sanjeev Chopra, the food secretary, announced that the government plans to introduce the sale of rice under the Bharat brand in the retail market. This initiative will be carried out through major e-commerce platforms...
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Indian govt orders rice industry to lower retail prices immediately
The government has issued a directive to rice industry associations in India, mandating an immediate reduction in the retail price of rice, as stated...
India regulates wheat stocks to fight rising inflation as elections loom
India has implemented a reduction in the stock limit for wheat held by traders and millers, as disclosed by the senior-most civil servant in...
India to lead global sugar industry as Chair of the International Sugar Organisation in 2024
India, the world's largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar, has accomplished a noteworthy achievement by being appointed as the Chair of the...
Govt slashes minimum export price of Basmati Rice by $250 per tonne
On Thursday, the Central government decided to lower the minimum export price for basmati rice from $1,200 per tonne to $950 per tonne due...
Food prices to remain stable during festive season: Centre
Government on Thursday assured that prices of all major food items and commodities will remain stable during the upcoming festival season.Food secretary Sanjeev Chopra...
India has no immediate plans to abolish wheat import duty, confirms govt official
India has no immediate plans to abolish the import duty on wheat; however, it is poised to reduce the limit on the quantity of...
India considers eliminating import duties on wheat to address price escalation
On Friday, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra announced that the government is contemplating a plan to reduce or eliminate import duties on wheat. This decision...
Wheat stockholding limits introduced by Indian government for the first time in 15 years
In a significant move, the Indian government has implemented stockholding limits on wheat, marking the first time in 15 years. This measure, which came...
Food secretary Sanjeev Chopra affirms robust wheat supply, rules out any expected production deficit
According to the Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, the government anticipates no deficiency in the wheat production. This statement was made on Thursday.On reports...