The website https://dfpd.gov.in/ is the official portal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. Here’s an overview of the website and its features:

About DFPD

The Department of Food and Public Distribution is responsible for ensuring food security, managing public distribution systems, and regulating the supply of essential commodities in India. The department’s primary objectives include:

• Ensuring availability of foodgrains to the population, particularly the vulnerable sections
• Maintaining a stable food price regime
• Improving the public distribution system to reach the targeted beneficiaries
• Regulating the production, distribution, and sale of essential commodities

Features of the Website

The website offers the following features:

• About Us: Provides information about the department’s vision, mission, objectives, and organizational structure.
• Schemes: Details various schemes and programs implemented by the department, such as the National Food Security Act, Public Distribution System, and Sugar Subsidy Scheme.
• Public Distribution System: Information on the public distribution system, including the allocation of foodgrains, distribution network, and beneficiary schemes.
• Foodgrain Management: Details on foodgrain procurement, storage, and distribution, including the role of the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
• Sugar Industry: Information on the sugar industry, including sugar production, pricing, and distribution.
• Edible Oils: Details on the edible oils industry, including production, pricing, and distribution.
• Consumer Affairs: Information on consumer protection, consumer rights, and redressal mechanisms.
• Tenders and Notices: Tenders, notifications, and circulars issued by the department.
• Reports and Publications: Annual reports, research studies, and publications on food and public distribution-related topics.

Initiatives and Programs

Some notable initiatives and programs of the DFPD include:

• One Nation One Ration Card: A scheme to enable portability of ration cards across states, allowing beneficiaries to access their entitled foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) in the country.
• Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY): A scheme to provide additional foodgrains to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Fortified Rice Distribution: A program to distribute fortified rice to vulnerable populations, particularly children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.