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Ministry of Consumer Affairs – Current Affairs
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- 17 Oct 2026
17 October 2026Yesterday
- Food & Public Distribution
First-Ever Kanda Express to Reach Agartala to Strengthen Onion Availability in the North-East
In a significant step towards strengthening onion availability and ensuring affordable prices ahead of the festive season, the Department of Consumer Affairs is expanding the distribution of buffer onions under the Price…
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07 October 2026Wednesday
- Food & Public Distribution
Adequate availability of Onion at affordable prices in the country
Onion Availability and Kharif Onion Scenario The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably, with higher Kharif acreage, favorable crop conditions, robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies supporting…
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02 October 2026Friday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 Campaign
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) successfully concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 (SHS-2026) campaign on 2nd October 2026, with a series of cleanliness and awareness activities across the country. The…
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01 October 2026Thursday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Undertakes Nationwide Shramdaan under ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Initiative
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, along with its PSUs, attached and subordinate offices, participated in the nationwide cleanliness initiative ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ on…
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30 September 2026Wednesday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Strengthens Preparations for Special Campaign 6
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), along with its subordinate/attached offices and PSUs, has started preparations for the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM 6). This year,…
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28 September 2026Monday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Continues Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 Campaign with Cleanliness Drives and Public Awareness Activities
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, including all its PSUs, attached/ subordinate offices are conducting activities under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign as per guidelines of Department of…
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24 September 2026Thursday
- Food & Public Distribution
Government Cuts Import Duty on Major Edible Oils to Provide Relief to Consumers
The Government of India has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils with a view to moderating domestic edible oil prices, providing relief to consumers and mitigating…
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23 September 2026Wednesday
- Food & Public Distribution
Kanda Express carrying onions from Government buffer stock to reach Kolkata on 24 September
The Government of India is strengthening the supply of onions in West Bengal, with the Kanda Express carrying onions from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) buffer stock scheduled to reach Kolkata on…
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22 September 2026Tuesday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution starts ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), attached and subordinate offices, has commenced the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign across the country.…
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18 September 2026Friday
- Food & Public Distribution
Government Relaxes Sugar Stockholding Limit for Bulk Consumers from 15 to 30 Days, Additional stock to be sourced exclusively from imported sugar under Advance Authorization Scheme (AAS) and Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)
The Government has decided that the existing 15 days’ stockholding limit for bulk consumers is relaxed to 30 days, subject to the condition that the quantity of stock held beyond the existing…
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16 September 2026Wednesday
- Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution Prepares for Special Campaign 6
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, is gearing up for Special Campaign 6, to be conducted from 2nd October, 2026 to 31st October, 2026. The campaign will…
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15 September 2026Tuesday
- Food & Public Distribution
CCPA Imposed ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Rapido for Misleading Tipping Prompts and Dark Patterns
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Shri Anupam Mishra, has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, which…
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