The government has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40 per cent, bringing financial relief to state governme ...

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The Indian government has increased usage charges for gunny bags by 40% to Rs 10.22 per bag, responding to requests from states and Union Territories.

The Department Food and Public Distribution, Government of India called a meeting with Food Secretaries of States/UTs and Food Corporation of India (FCI) here today which was chaired by Shri ...

The Centre has revised gunny bag usage charges from Rs 7.32 to Rs 10.22 per used bag, effective from KMS 2025-26, to ease state costs and support procurement operations.

A good backpack for kids should last the school year — and longer — and hold at least a folder, lunch, and water bottle.

DFPD held a high-level meeting with State and UT Food Secretaries to finalize procurement plans for the Kharif Marketing ...

The department constituted a committee comprising members from State Governments/UTs and Food Corporation of India, which revised usage charges from 7.32 rupees per used bag to 10.22 rupees per used ...

The revision of gunny bag usage charges comes after consultations with multiple States and FCI to ensure fair cost sharing. It is expected to promote sustainable packaging and streamline foodgrain ...

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