In a significant step toward strengthening international food security, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the World Food Programme (WFP) to supply rice for humanitarian operations aimed at combating global hunger.
The agreement was formalized by Rabindra Kumar Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of FCI, and Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of WFP, in the presence of senior officials from the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Under the MoU, FCI will supply up to 2 lakh tonnes of rice containing a maximum of 25 percent broken grains. The pact will remain valid for five years from the date of signing and may be extended through mutual consent. Pricing will be reviewed annually, with the current rate fixed at ₹2,800 per quintal until March 31, 2026.
Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the partnership reflects India’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations worldwide. He noted that the collaboration with WFP represents the export of “hope, nutrition, and dignity” to communities facing hunger and malnutrition.
Echoing the sentiment, Skau described the agreement as a key milestone in global hunger-relief efforts, adding that India’s support would enable WFP to reach vulnerable populations more effectively over the next five years.
The partnership underscores India’s growing role in global humanitarian food assistance while reinforcing cooperation with WFP to address food insecurity and nutrition challenges across the world.