India, Oct. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Indian Army launched 'Bharat Rice' for the defence forces, at a ceremony graced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. The event also featured the signing of an MoU between the Indian Army and Food Corporation of India (FCI) for utilisation of its infrastructure during operational contingencies. This superior quality rice will be delivered directly to Army Supply Depots, including those in far-flung areas of Ladakh and the North East, instead of being collected by Army depots from local FCI facilities.
In his address, Raksha Mantri described 'Bharat Rice' as a bo...