New Delhi: Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the headquarters of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and urged officials to prioritize food security and reduce subsidies, an official statement said.
Joshi, accompanied by Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, held detailed discussions with senior FCI officials on improving the efficiency of the country's food distribution system.
During his first visit with FCI after taking charge, Joshi stressed the need for "greater efficiency and emphasis on reducing costs and burden on subsidies".
While visiting the FCI office building, the Minister suggested improving the infrastructure.
In a meeting with the FCI Chairman and other top officials, Joshi was given a presentation on the agency's operations, achievements and key initiatives aimed at ensuring food safety.
FCI, the central nodal agency for procurement of food grains directly from farmers at Minimum Support Price, played a vital role in distributing free grains to millions of Indians during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Joshi, accompanied by Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, held detailed discussions with senior FCI officials on improving the efficiency of the country's food distribution system.
During his first visit with FCI after taking charge, Joshi stressed the need for "greater efficiency and emphasis on reducing costs and burden on subsidies".
While visiting the FCI office building, the Minister suggested improving the infrastructure.
In a meeting with the FCI Chairman and other top officials, Joshi was given a presentation on the agency's operations, achievements and key initiatives aimed at ensuring food safety.
FCI, the central nodal agency for procurement of food grains directly from farmers at Minimum Support Price, played a vital role in distributing free grains to millions of Indians during the COVID-19 lockdown.
