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Indian Army Launches 'Bharat Rice' for Soldiers
- 12 Oct 2026
On October 12, 2026, in New Delhi, the Indian Army launched 'Bharat Rice' in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Key Highlights
- Supply: Direct supply of high-quality 'Bharat Rice' was ensured to remote army supply depots, including Ladakh and the Northeast.
- Nodal Mechanism: Under this initiative led by the Directorate General of Supplies and Transport, rice supply has been scheduled through NAFED for FY 2026–27.
- Packaging: Rice packaging was set at 10 kg and 30 kg bags to simplify transportation and maintenance up to forward posts.
- MoU: The Indian Army and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed an agreement to utilize storage, manpower, and material-handling resources during operational emergencies.
- Tenure of Agreement: The agreement between the Army and FCI was executed for a period of five years, with provision for extension by mutual consent.
- Strategic Objective: Building on experiences from Operation Sindoor, emphasis was placed on strengthening military logistics, emergency storage, and supply chain resilience.
