{"id":13634,"date":"2025-12-10T15:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13634"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:00:35","slug":"fci-pavilion-at-iitf-2025-wins-bronze-medal-attracts-strong-public-footfall-and-showcases-indias-modern-foodgrain-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13634","title":{"rendered":"FCI Pavilion at IITF-2025 Wins Bronze Medal; Attracts Strong Public Footfall and Showcases India\u2019s Modern Foodgrain Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FCI Pavilion at IITF-2025 Wins Bronze Medal; Attracts Strong Public Footfall and Showcases India\u2019s Modern Foodgrain Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Posted On: 28 NOV 2025 8:03PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Food Corporation of India (FCI) Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2025 has been awarded the\u00a0Bronze Medal in the PSUs Category, recognising its excellence in display, public engagement and communication on India\u2019s evolving foodgrain management architecture. Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha, Executive Director (North Zone), FCI, and Smt. K. P. Asha, General Manager, FCI Delhi Region, have received the Award & Certificate from ITPO authorities in the Award Ceremony of the India International Trade Fair-2025. The Pavilion, set up in Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, witnessed strong public footfall and widespread appreciation throughout the Fair held from 14\u201327 November 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Showcasing India\u2019s Modern, Transparent Foodgrain Ecosystem<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Designed under the themes\u00a0\u201c\u0915\u093f\u0938\u093e\u0928\u094b\u0902\u00a0\u0915\u093e\u00a0\u0938\u092e\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0928,\u00a0\u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f\u00a0\u0916\u093e\u0926\u094d\u092f\u00a0\u0928\u093f\u0917\u092e\u00a0\u0915\u093e\u00a0\u0905\u092d\u093f\u092e\u093e\u0928\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201c\u090f\u0915\u00a0\u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924,\u00a0\u0936\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0937\u094d\u0920\u00a0\u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u201d, the Pavilion presented India\u2019s transformation from traditional storage methods to modern scientific systems, including:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Quality-driven stock rotation and scientific handling<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strengthened hygiene and warehousing standards<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Pavilion illustrated FCI\u2019s expanding role in ensuring national foodgrain sufficiency, efficient supply chain management and a citizen-centric food security architecture, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, truly reflecting its service spirit of\u00a0\u201c<\/em>\u0916\u0947\u0924<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\u0938\u0947<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\u0928\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\u0924\u0915<\/em>\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    The FCI Pavilion received visit of the Hon\u2019ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, on 18th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2025, accompanied by Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary (Food) and Senior Officers of the Food Ministry and FCI. The Hon\u2019ble Minister commended FCI for stabilizing market availability and prices of essential commodities (Wheat\/Rice), while recognizing the Corporation\u2019s sustained efforts in modernization, digital monitoring, warehousing improvements and citizen-centric service delivery.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Subsequently, on 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0November 2025, the Pavilion was visited by Hon\u2019ble Minister of State, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, who appreciated FCI\u2019s initiatives for strengthening national food security, promoting transparency in grain movement and distribution, and effectively implementing schemes such as the Open Market Sale Scheme (Small\/Bulk).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    High Public Response to Affordable FCI Rice Sale<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The FCI Pavilion has witnessed steadily increasing visitor footfall, reflecting the confidence and trust that the public places in FCI\u2019s policies, quality management systems and its critical contribution to the Nation\u2019s Food Security. Backlit Panels were displayed at the FCI Pavilion, which showed FCI\u2019s strict quality protocols, systematic stock rotation, scientific handling and compliance with hygiene standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    As part of a\u00a0special initiative, retail sale of FCI Rice (Raw\/Boiled) sourced from six FCI Regions- Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana\u2014made available at affordable prices of \u20b928.90 and \u20b930.90 per kg\u2014has seen unprecedented response.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Several varieties of rice (boiled\/raw), like Kala Champa, Minikit and Pooja of Odisha, Sanalu (Samba Masuri) and Cotton Dora Sanalu of Telangana, & Dhruti, PR-126 and Bondalu of Andhra Pradesh, were made available at the FCI Stall throughout IITF-2025. Until 24 November 2025, approximately 7 metric tonnes (7088 Kgs) of Rice have been sold within 11 days of the IITF-2025, and also, a total Rice Sale of approximately 13 metric tonnes (13,356 Kgs) has been recorded on the conclusion of IITF-2025 on 27.11.2015.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    This overwhelming participation reflects the high degree of public confidence in FCI\u2019s commitment to quality, affordability and service to the common citizen.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Senior Leadership Reviews Pavilion; Delhi Region Praised for Execution<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Pavilion was reviewed by senior officers from the Ministry and FCI, including:<\/strong><\/span>
    \nShri Ashutosh Agnihotri, IAS, CMD, FCI; Smt. C. Sikha, IAS, Joint Secretary (Policy & Food); Smt. Anita Karn, IFoS, Joint Secretary (Storage); Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha, ED (North Zone\/S&C); and other senior executives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Pavilion was executed by FCI Delhi Region under the leadership of Smt. K. P. Asha, General Manager (Region). The team ensured a professionally curated, visitor-friendly and informative experience that received widespread appreciation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Additionally, the Food Corporation of India, extended its heartfelt thanks to the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) for organizing IITF-2025. The India International Trade Fair once again served as a distinguished national platform for promoting \u2018Made in India\u2019 products\u2014including foodgrains, handloom and handicraft items, and a wide array of grassroots innovations\u2014truly reflecting the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s vision of \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Through its presence at the event, the Food Corporation of India reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency and innovation in foodgrain management, strengthening the nation\u2019s food security architecture while continuing to serve the people with its enduring motto:\u00a0\u201cFood for All, Life for All.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    FCI Pavilion at IITF-2025 Wins Bronze Medal; Attracts Strong Public Footfall and Showcases India\u2019s Modern Foodgrain Management Posted On: 28 NOV 2025 8:03PM by PIB Delhi The Food Corporation of India (FCI) Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2025 has been awarded the\u00a0Bronze Medal in the PSUs Category, recognising its excellence in display, public …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13634"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13636,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13634\/revisions\/13636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}