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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TopicFood security

Topic: Food security

Why the govt’s free food grains scheme must be revamped

The Union department of food and public distribution has asked states to weed out ineligible beneficiaries of PMGKAY by the end of next month. But going by the obvious political risks, the exercise is unlikely to be completed soon.

India can’t fix food security with more grain alone. FCI at 60 needs a nutrition agenda

The Food Corporation of India has the technology, human resources, and financial muscle to implement the policy directives of the government.

Forests and agriculture can thrive together. 5 Indian states show how

FAO’s Green-Ag project in India integrates forests and agriculture through agroecology across five diverse landscapes: Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

Gulf Cooperation Council is using agritech to increase food security

Among other foodtech initiatives in the GCC, Qatar is investing heavily in alternative, sustainable protein technology, from insect farming to cultured meat production.

India, France to Collaborate on Global Food Security

Joint initiative to utilize sustainable practices and address climate change

ASEAN Secretary-General addresses International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace

ASEAN Secretary-General also underlined the importance of cooperation in addressing climate change, food security, and geopolitical tensions.

IFAD to screen worldwide award-winning film on small-scale farmers in Northern Africa

The 45-second film 'A New Day' will be screened in cinemas worldwide over the next six months.

A right isn’t enough. Food needs to be diverse, nutritious, and affordable for all

Over 2.8 billion people in the world are unable to afford a healthy diet, which is a leading cause of all forms of malnutrition.

FCI to bolster with IP-based CCTV surveillance

23,750 cameras have been installed at 561 FCI-owned depots to enhance storage operations.

ASEAN, ECO to enhance cooperation in agriculture sector

The regional blocs aim to boost sustainable farming and food security.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?