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According to government predictions, India is on course to set a record for foodgrain output in 2025, with the farm sector aiming for a strong 4 per cent growth. The expected milestone highlights India’s agricultural sector’s productivity and resilience in the face of climate change and global economic uncertainty

A number of factors, including increased investment in rural infrastructure, the adoption of cutting-edge agricultural technologies, and the successful execution of government programs like PM-KISAN and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, have been attributed to the growth trajectory by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

According to preliminary data, favorable monsoon conditions and additional acreage are supporting bumper yields in important commodities including rice, wheat, and legumes. Precision farming, better irrigation, and hybrid seed use have all increased as a result of the agricultural industry’s drive for self-reliance. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar praised the farming community’s work and emphasized the government’s resolve to increase farmers’ incomes while guaranteeing food security. In addition to satisfying domestic demands, India’s agriculture industry is becoming a significant force in the world’s food markets, he said.

However, experts warn against complacency, emphasizing the necessity of addressing issues such as supply chain inefficiencies, post-harvest losses, and the effects of climate change. In order to preserve soil health and water supplies, policymakers are also placing a strong emphasis on sustainable practices.

The record output for 2025 is expected to solidify India’s standing as a major agricultural force in the world as it advances toward reaching its food security objectives.

According to government predictions, India is on

Presently, the stock position at 9 depots is 30600 MT which is adequate against the total monthly allocation of 12000 MT under NFSA

The Centre has assured the Manipur government of complete support in ensuring that there is a sufficient stock of foodgrains in different parts of the State at all times and the NFSA beneficiaries are able to receive a regular supply of the entitled quantities.

Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary DFPD visited Imphal to review the functioning of NFSA in the wake of the recent law and order issues in Manipur. In the course of the visit, the DFPD Secretary met the Minister, of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (CAFPD), Govt of Manipur L. Susindro Meitei and Chief Secretary, Vineet Joshi. The Centre has allocated an additional quantity of 30,000 MT of Rice in view of the current law & order situation for a period of 3 (three) months- June 2023 to August 2023 to non-NFSA beneficiaries to the State Govt of Manipur.

Presently, the stock position at 9 depots is 30600 MT which is adequate against the total monthly allocation of 12000 MT under NFSA and 6500 MT under non-NFSA.

Besides, Department is exploring additional routes to ensure a smooth and seamless supply of foodgrains through various routes like from Dimapur, Silchar and Bairabi to Manipur state and inducting a total of 25500 MT of Rice in the state by the end of June’2023. The estimated stock position will be sufficient to meet the requirement in the coming month. The regular inflow of stocks will be maintained to ensure that there is no scarcity of food grains in any part of the state.

Presently, the stock position at 9 depots