India has food grain stock three times the existing buffer norms: Govt

C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Monday said that India has an adequate buffer stock of food grains, well above the prescribed norms. We have adequate buffer stock of.

So put together, around 602 LMT of food stocks are available with us. Shikha further noted that imports from key partners such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Ukraine, Argentina and Brazil have continued steadily, contributing to overall supply stability.

What Happened

She added that improved mustard production has also strengthened domestic availability, particularly in the edible oil segment. Imports from key partners have continued steadily, and our key partners include Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Ukraine, Argentina, and Brazil.

• She stated that the country currently has around 222 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT.

• About 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior government official said.

• India and Bhutan reviewed the progress of their development partnership under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-29) during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks, approving 12 new Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects worth ₹332.

Key Details

Improved mustard production has strengthened the domestic supply. Meanwhile, Mukesh Mangal, who is the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said that all Indian seafarers in the West Asia region are safe and maritime operations remain stable.

• The Centre on Friday defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, stating that it has strengthened India's energy security, reduced dependence on imported crude oil and increased farmers' incomes, while ensuring that food security.

• Family members of Delhi Police personnel injured during the Jantar Mantar protest have alleged that police officers came under attack after the demonstration turned violent, claiming that protesters breached security barricades and damaged public.

• Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in the Gulf region, Mukesh Mangal stated that all Indian vessels and crew currently in the Persian Gulf are being closely monitored.

Why It Matters

He stated that no incidents involving Indian-flag vessels have been reported in the past 24 hours. “In the past two days, two Indian-flag vessels, Green Sanghvi and Green Asha, carrying LPG, have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.

• Earlier, the Shipping Ministry informed that there were 18 vessels and around 485 seafarers in the Persian Gulf.

• He added that the Ministry is in constant coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions and maritime stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of seafarers, along with uninterrupted maritime operations.

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