India
will supply 2 lakh tons of broken rice to humanitarian efforts worldwide
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India will supply 2 lakh tons of broken rice to humanitarian efforts
worldwide. This supply will be made over a five-year period to combat hunger.
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An agreement was signed between the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and
the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in this regard.
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The agreement allows for extensions by mutual consent, and the price
will be agreed upon annually. The price has been fixed at Rs 2,800 per quintal
until March 31, 2026.
India's
Global Food Security Commitment
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Sanjiv Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution,
said that through our partnership with WEFP, we are providing hope, nutrition,
and dignity to people struggling with hunger.
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This agreement demonstrates India's commitment to ensuring that no one
goes hungry. India will stand with the international community in fighting
malnutrition and food shortages.
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WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Schau said that this agreement with
India is a significant milestone in fighting hunger globally. India's support
will help WFP more effectively deliver nutritious food to vulnerable
populations over the next five years.
