Overview
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has established a dedicated Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, from 14th to 27th November 2025. This pavilion showcases India's progress towards a resilient and modern food security framework, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Key Developments
FCI Pavilion Highlights
- The Pavilion embodies the spirit of “किसानों का सम्मान, भारतीय खाद्य निगम का अभिमान” and “एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत”.
- It traces India's foodgrain journey from traditional storage to advanced technological solutions like SILOs.
- The exhibit demonstrates FCI’s commitment to national foodgrain sufficiency and a transition towards a quality-driven, inclusive, and sustainable food management system.
Ministerial Visit
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, visited the FCI Pavilion on 18.11.2025. He appreciated FCI's initiatives in promoting the Open Market Sale Scheme-Small/Bulk (OMSS) to stabilize commodity markets and ensure food security.
Retail Initiative
- The Pavilion features retail sales of FCI rice sourced from six states: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
- The rice is available at ₹28.90 per kg and ₹30.90 per kg.
- Approximately 1000 Kgs of rice has been purchased by visitors in the first 4 days.
Exam Relevance
GS Paper 3: Economy and Food Security
This news is relevant to GS Paper 3, particularly concerning food security, agricultural infrastructure, and government policies related to food distribution. The modernization of warehouses, digital initiatives, and farmer-centric support systems are key areas for UPSC preparation.
Key Concepts
- Food Security: Ensuring access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all citizens.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Practices that promote environmental stewardship and long-term food production.
- Supply Chain Efficiency: Optimizing the flow of goods from production to consumption.
Important Facts
- FCI Pavilion Location: Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, IITF 2025.
- Exhibition Dates: 14th to 27th November 2025.
- Minister's Visit: 18th November 2025.
- Rice Sourcing States: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
- Rice Prices: ₹28.90/kg and ₹30.90/kg.