FCI to set the highest standards for itself in serving the nation
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Railways, and Commerce & Industry inaugurated the newly constructed building of Divisional Office, Mysuru on the occasion of the 57th Foundation day of FCI on January 14, 2021.
The minister also complimented FCI for the all-time high procurement of Wheat and Paddy. Further, the minister said that the organization is not just a government establishment but a committed organization working in service of the nation and especially, the farmers.
Piyush Goyal, in his address, mentioned that FCI had procured 140 LMT Paddy and 390 LMT Wheat and about 305 LMT additional foodgrains were issued, during the pandemic, free of cost under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY). Most importantly, when PMGKAY was audited through a third party, the satisfaction level was found to be 94 per cent. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, during the lockdown, food and all essential products were made available to each individual, which in itself is a significant feat.
The minister also highlighted how a 50 per cent increase in the number of procurement centers has resulted in helping the farmers to efficiently and conveniently sell their produce.
The minister also highlighted the role of FCI in the procurement process and spoke about strengthening procurement through MSP to benefit the farmers. FCI is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the farmers, encouraging them to increase their production and at the same time, giving them the confidence of adequate procurement through MSP.
