**Executive Summary**
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF)-2025 was awarded the Bronze Medal in the PSUs Category for its display of India's modern foodgrain management. The Pavilion, held from November 14-27, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, showcased India's transformation in foodgrain storage and management. Senior officials from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and the FCI visited the Pavilion.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Award and Recognition:**
* FCI Pavilion won the Bronze Medal in the PSUs Category at IITF-2025.
* The award acknowledges excellence in display, public engagement, and communication.
* Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha and Smt. K. P. Asha received the Award & Certificate from ITPO authorities.
* **Pavilion Highlights:**
* The Pavilion was set up in Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam.
* It showcased India's transformation from traditional to modern foodgrain storage systems.
* Themes included “किसानों का सम्मान, भारतीय खाद्य निगम का अभिमान” and “एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत”.
* Display included technologically advanced SILOS, digital monitoring, and quality-driven stock rotation.
* **Foodgrain Management Practices:**
* FCI Pavilion highlighted efficient supply chain management.
* Citizen-centric food security architecture aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
* The FCI Pavilion illustrated FCI's expanding role in ensuring national foodgrain sufficiency
* **Ministerial Visits:**
* Shri Pralhad Joshi (Union Minister) visited the Pavilion on November 18, 2025.
* Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya (Minister of State) visited on November 23, 2025.
* Ministers appreciated FCI's efforts in stabilizing market availability, modernization, and transparency.
* **Affordable Rice Sale:**
* FCI offered retail sales of FCI Rice at affordable prices from various regions.
* Rice was sold at ₹28.90 and ₹30.90 per kg.
* 7 metric tonnes of Rice were sold in the first 11 days of the IITF-2025; and 13 metric tonnes in total were sold until the end of the fair on 27.11.2025.
* **Leadership Review:**
* The Pavilion was reviewed by senior officers from the Ministry and FCI.
* The FCI Delhi Region team, led by Smt. K. P. Asha, was praised for execution.
* **Gratitude to ITPO:**
* FCI extended thanks to the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
* IITF served as a national platform for promoting ‘Made in India' products.
**Impact Analysis**
**India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)**
* **Impact:** Acknowledged for organizing IITF-2025, providing a platform for promoting national products.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and organize similar national platforms for showcasing Indian products.
**Food Corporation of India (FCI)**
* **Impact:** Recognized for excellence in display, public engagement, and contribution to national food security.
* **Action Required:** Uphold its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation in foodgrain management.
**Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution**
* **Impact:** Senior officials observed and praised FCI's efforts in modernization and ensuring food security.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support FCI's initiatives in modernizing foodgrain management and distribution.
**General Public / Citizens**
* **Impact:** Benefitted from affordable rice sales and increased transparency in the food security system.
* **Action Required:** Continue to engage with FCI initiatives and provide feedback for improvement.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Corporation of India (FCI): Central organization responsible for foodgrain management and distribution in India.
India International Trade Fair (IITF): Annual trade fair held in Delhi, showcasing various industries and products, including the FCI Pavilion.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution: The ministry responsible for food security and consumer affairs.
Open Market Sale Scheme (Small/Bulk): A government scheme for selling food grains in the open market.
New Delhi: The location of the IITF where the FCI Pavilion was set up.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI Pavilion at IITF-2025 Wins Bronze Medal;
Attracts Strong Public Footfall and Showcases
India’s Modern Foodgrain Management
प्रव तथ: 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 Bronze Medal in the PSUs Category, recognising its excellence in display, public
engagement and communication on India’s 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 14–27 November 2025.
Showcasing India’s Modern, Transparent Foodgrain Ecosystem
Designed under the themes “कसान का सान, भारतीय खाद्य नगम का अभमान” and “एक भारत, ेष्ठ भारत”,
the Pavilion presented India’s transformation from traditional storage methods to modern scientific
systems, including:
Technologically advanced SILOs
Digital monitoring and real-time tracking
Quality-driven stock rotation and scientific handling
Strengthened hygiene and warehousing standardsThe Pavilion illustrated FCI’s 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 “खेत से नवाले तक”.
The FCI Pavilion received visit of the Hon’ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, on 18th November 2025, accompanied by
Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary (Food) and Senior Officers of the Food Ministry and FCI. The Hon’ble
Minister commended FCI for stabilizing market availability and prices of essential commodities
(Wheat/Rice), while recognizing the Corporation’s sustained efforts in modernization, digital monitoring,
warehousing improvements and citizen-centric service delivery.
Subsequently, on 23rd November 2025, the Pavilion was visited by Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, who appreciated
FCI’s 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).High Public Response to Affordable FCI Rice Sale
The FCI Pavilion has witnessed steadily increasing visitor footfall, reflecting the confidence and trust that
the public places in FCI’s policies, quality management systems and its critical contribution to the
Nation’s Food Security. Backlit Panels were displayed at the FCI Pavilion, which showed FCI’s strict
quality protocols, systematic stock rotation, scientific handling and compliance with hygiene standards.
As part of a special initiative, retail sale of FCI Rice (Raw/Boiled) sourced from six FCI Regions-
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana—made available at affordable
prices of ₹28.90 and ₹30.90 per kg—has seen unprecedented response.
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.
This overwhelming participation reflects the high degree of public confidence in FCI’s commitment to
quality, affordability and service to the common citizen.
Senior Leadership Reviews Pavilion; Delhi Region Praised for Execution
The Pavilion was reviewed by senior officers from the Ministry and FCI, including:
Shri 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.
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.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 ‘Made in India’ products—including foodgrains, handloom
and handicraft items, and a wide array of grassroots innovations—truly reflecting the Hon’ble Prime
Minister’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’.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’s food
security architecture while continuing to serve the people with its enduring motto: “Food for All, Life
for All.”
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