Question: F.C.I. was established on:
Options:
01-01-1965
05-01-1965
14-01-1965
15-01-1965
✅Explanation:
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established on January 14, 1965. The FCI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of the Government of India.
Key Points
-The Food Corporation of India was set up under the Food Corporation's Act 1964 to fulfil the following objectives of the Food Policy.
-It was established on 14 January 1965.
-It is a statutory body and run by the Government of India.
-Its main objective is Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers.
-Distribution of food grains throughout the country for the public distribution system.
-Maintaining a satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security.
Additional Information
-Food Corporation of India (FCI): (as of April 2021)
-Headquarter – New Delhi
-Chairman & Managing Director –Â Atish Chandra
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established on January 14, 1965. The FCI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of the Government of India.
Key Points
-The Food Corporation of India was set up under the Food Corporation's Act 1964 to fulfil the following objectives of the Food Policy.
-It was established on 14 January 1965.
-It is a statutory body and run by the Government of India.
-Its main objective is Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers.
-Distribution of food grains throughout the country for the public distribution system.
-Maintaining a satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security.
Additional Information
-Food Corporation of India (FCI): (as of April 2021)
-Headquarter – New Delhi
-Chairman & Managing Director –Â Atish Chandra