26th December, 2002
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution  


SHRI YADAV RELEASES HANDBOOK ON FOODGRAINS


 

A "Handbook on Foodgrains" covering various functions of the Department of Food was released by Shri Sharad Yadav, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution here today. The handbook , compiled by the Deparment in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution provides information relating to production, procurement, enforcement of quality specifications, storage, allotment and offtake of foodgrains from the central pool ctc.

Speaking to mediapersons after releasing the handbook, Shri Yadav said this was an effort to bring transparency in the functioning of his department.