Buffer Stocks and Food Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
9 Mar, 2026

Why Iran war threatens India's fertilisers supply, Pg14

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten India's Fertilizer Supply: Import Dependence Exposes Vulnerability Amidst Iran War, potentially impacting food security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
4 Mar, 2026

On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 Mar, 2026

India has 'reasonably comfortable' oil stocks, enough for 6-8 weeks, Pg1

India maintains 6-8 weeks of oil reserves amidst Middle East tensions, diversifying sources to ensure energy security and affordability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
16 Feb, 2026

Ambiguities in the U.S.-India trade deal, Pg8

U.S.-India interim trade deal sparks concerns over tariff reductions, market access, and potential impact on Indian farmers.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceBuffer Stocks and Food Security
14 Feb, 2026

Government clears export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, Pg12

Government authorizes 2.5 million tonnes of wheat exports alongside 500,000 tonnes each of wheat products and sugar to stabilize domestic markets.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
14 Feb, 2026

After 4 years, India allows wheat export, Pg6

India lifts wheat export ban after four years, permitting 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat product shipments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
13 Feb, 2026

​Farmers’ pulse, Pg10

India's pulse self-sufficiency mission faces challenges amid import pressures and procurement gaps, risking farmer distress and trade sensitivities.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food Security
24 Jan, 2026

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

Global commodity supply surges ease inflation fears amid geopolitical tensions and rupee depreciation, bolstering macroeconomic stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jan, 2026

Cabinet nod to new food security policy, Pg3

Delhi's new 'Food Security Rules, 2025' targets fair PDS via district committees, prioritising the neediest and weeding out ineligibles.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
22 Jan, 2026

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnology
20 Jan, 2026

For weed-hit farms, science is surest antidote, Pg10

Root parasitic weeds threaten mustard farms; agricultural R&D crucial for herbicide-tolerant crops and food security amidst climate change.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Jan, 2026

India's record rice output comes with challenges, Pg17

India surpasses China in rice production, faces challenges in water usage, crop diversification, and surplus stock management.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorPoverty and HungerBuffer Stocks and Food Security
10 Dec, 2025

What Indians eat, and how being unhealthy is easier and cheaper, Pg11

NSSO data reveals Indians are consuming more low-quality carbs, leading to increased obesity and diet-related diseases.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
21 Nov, 2025

Foodgrain production hits record high, Pg12

India's foodgrain production surges to a record 357.32 million tonnes in 2024-25, marking a 7.68% increase.

Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Nov, 2025

Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11

Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Nov, 2025

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
4 Nov, 2025

Need for shift in focus from food security to nutrition security: PM, Pg12

PM Modi urges scientists to prioritize nutrition security, biofortified crops, and low-cost fertilizers at ESTIC 2024.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
22 Oct, 2025

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Oct, 2025

The grain of ethanol production, Pg14.

Ethanol blending shifts from sugar to grain, especially maize, raising concerns about food security and long-term sustainability.

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