Food Minister

Govt to consider imposing stock holding limit on food items

India will also wait until August to review its export policy on farm commodities as the monsoon scenario will be clearer by then.

Ready to supply foodgrains to cyclone Hudhud-hit Andhra: Paswan

Amidst shortage of essential food items in the Hudhud-hit Andhra Pradesh, the Centre said it is ready to supply foodgrains to the affected region.

Food security cost not to adversely impact economy: KV Thomas

Economy will not be impacted adversely by the food security programme which would be implemented in the next 12 months, Food Minister K V Thomas said today seeking to allay fears that its cost will take a toll on government finances.