The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, held a meeting with State/UT Food Secretaries to review foodgrain procurement and PDS reforms. The wheat procurement target for RMS 2026-27 was set at 303 LMT. Additionally, pilots for improved rice supply and QR code tags on packaging are underway.
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The Election Commission of India led by CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar conducted a thorough evaluation of the readiness for the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections, receiving feedback and suggestions from various national and state political parties. The review emphasized transparency, lawfulness, and accessibility for all voters, and addressed concerns related
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a series of development projects and laid foundation stones for new initiatives in Odisha, emphasizing cooperative growth in the dairy sector and strengthening law enforcement through modern forensic science facilities. Source: Original Link
At the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that development and environment are complementary forces. He highlighted the importance of public collaboration and initiatives like the International Water Forum in addressing global water-related challenges. Birla advocated for water conservation through methods like "
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third session of the Post-Budget Webinar focused on agriculture and rural transformation. The webinar aimed to implement union budget schemes for 2026-27, gather public suggestions for enhancing productivity and rural economy, and achieve the goal of 'Viksit Bharat.' Key discussions included increasing