India Signs MoU with the World Food Programme (WFP)

Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed an MoU to support global humanitarian efforts against hunger.
Under the MoU, FCI will supply 2 lakh MT of rice (with up to 25% broken grain) to WFP over five years.
Significance: The partnership reinforces India’s role as a trusted food supplier and advances its commitment to global food security.

About World Food Programme (WFP)

The WFP is an international organisation within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance.
It was established in 1961 through a joint initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
WFP is the largest global humanitarian organisation, headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Its principal objective is to eliminate hunger & malnutrition to achieve SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by 2030.
The organisation provides emergency food assistance to displaced and vulnerable populations in conflict- and disaster-affected regions.
Flagship Reports: It contributes to assessments, such as the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC).
Governance: A 36-member Executive Board provides intergovernmental oversight and policy direction for its programmes.
Global Recognition: It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for combating hunger and preventing starvation as a weapon of war.

The FCI is a statutory body established under the Food Corporation Act, 1964, and operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Primary Mandate: It ensures national food security by maintaining sufficient operational and buffer stock of food grains.
Procurement: It procures wheat, paddy, & coarse grains at MSP to shield farmers from price volatility.
Public Distribution: FCI supplies food grains to states for distribution under NFSA and PMGKAY.