#Food Security
Nagaland Rolls Out Subsidised Rice Scheme for Excluded Households
Nagaland launched a subsidised rice scheme for over 1.2 lakh households not covered by the National Food Security Act to combat food inflation.
Naro Jamir • 14 Oct 2026
Meghalaya and UN WFP Expand Food Security Pact
Meghalaya and the UN World Food Programme signed a new pact in New Delhi to boost regional nutrition and food security efforts.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Tripura Minister Pushes for Better Food Security Outreach
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury ordered officials to boost awareness of food aid schemes across all eight Tripura districts following a virtual meeting.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Sep 2026
Garo Hills Study Finds Indigenous Jhum Farming Acted as Built-in Food Security
Researchers studied the Garo Hills practice of mibang, where farmers forage leafy greens in jhum fields to address hunger during intense labor.
NEWire Desk • 15 Sep 2026
Manipur Officials Push Farmers to Boost Local Crop Output
Manipur's Agriculture Department is training local farmers to increase food production and reduce the state's reliance on imported goods.
Ranjana Devi • 10 Sep 2026
Manipur Agriculture Official Calls for Self-Reliance in Food Production
Joychandra Konthoujam pushes for local farming to boost Manipur's food security and cut reliance on outside supplies during a recent distribution event.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Food Commission Demands Tougher Fair Price Shop Oversight
Meghalaya officials are pushing for stricter oversight at Fair Price Shops to stop food supply irregularities and help vulnerable local beneficiaries.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Food Commission Pushes for NFSA Awareness in Dadenggre
Meghalaya State Food Commission held an awareness camp in Dadenggre to educate citizens on their rights and oversight under the NFSA 2013.
Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Food Chief Demands Fixes to Distribution Network
Meghalaya State Food Commission head DP Wahlang is pushing for better food security delivery following identified gaps in the West Garo Hills system.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
State Food Commission Audits West Garo Hills Nutrition Programs
State Food Commission officials inspected schools, shops, and nutrition centers in Dadenggre to verify food quality and program distribution standards.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
Tripura Caps APL Rice Rations for Families
Tripura cut APL rice rations to 20kg per card, sparking concerns among large households about food costs and inflation as the new policy takes effect.
Ayan Debbarma • 16 Aug 2026
Arunachal Governor Pushes for Food Security Overhaul
Governor K T Parnaik is demanding digital tracking and social audits to fix food distribution gaps in Arunachal Pradesh's remote border regions.
Tani M • 11 Aug 2026
Assam Preps for Relaunch of Subsidised Food Distribution in Raha
Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika inspected preparations in Raha for the state's upcoming relaunch of subsidised food distribution for residents.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Aug 2026
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai Inspects Dibrugarh Infrastructure and Food Security Projects
Minister Kaushik Rai toured Dibrugarh on Saturday to review drainage construction, waste management, paddy procurement, and food distribution systems.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Aug 2026
Manipur Officials Assure Fuel Supply Amid Tanker Driver Protest
Manipur officials report sufficient fuel and LPG stocks despite a tanker driver strike. The state continues food security efforts for 2.1 million people.
Ranjana Devi • 31 Jul 2026
Assam Minister Orders Streamlined Food Distribution Plan
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai ordered officials to fast-track the delivery of sugar and masoor dal to eligible families under the National Food Security Act.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026
Nagaland Tightens Ration Card Rules for Non-Indigenous Residents
Nagaland has introduced new documentation rules for non-indigenous ration card applicants to ensure no dual benefits are claimed under the GHH scheme.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Jul 2026
Assam Minister Sets July 31 Deadline for Ration Card Cleanup
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai orders a July 31 deadline for ration card verification to ensure food aid reaches only eligible families across the state.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
