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04 Aug, 2023 News Image India reviews production incentive scheme amid overhaul push - source.
India's top bureaucrat reviewed a production-linked incentive scheme on Thursday amid a push from industry for faster payouts to improve the programme that aims to boost investment in manufacturing, a government official said.
 
The scheme is crucial to boosting the broader Indian economy which has been starved of private investment for nearly a decade and is struggling to create adequate jobs, particularly in manufacturing.
 
The $24 billion scheme, launched in 2020, covers 14 sectors ranging from electronic products to pharmaceutical drugs, but has so far only been successful in a handful of those.
 
The meeting, headed by India's cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba, covered sectors that are performing well under the scheme and another meeting, on sectors that have not yet 'taken off' will be arranged soon, the official told reporters.
 
The official did not wish to be named as details of these review meetings have not been made public.
 
Total incentives worth 34.20 billion rupees ($413.29 million) have been claimed up to March this year. Little has been paid out to businesses in six sectors including speciality steel products, solar modules, and car components, according to a government report seen by Reuters.
 
As part of the ongoing review, the government in June met large global firms such as Foxconn, Samsung Electronics Wistron, and Reliance Industries, and others that stand to benefit from the scheme's incentive payouts.
 
Suggestions from those keen on securing incentives under the scheme include quicker payouts against claims, the government official said.
 
'In some cases, manufacturers have sought faster approval to visa applications of their vendors from China for instance, in cases where such expertise is required for local production to pick up,' the official added.
 
The program had drawn investments totalling 625 billion rupees up to March, and investments are expected to rise further to 2.74 trillion rupees as the program runs its course, according to government estimates.
 
So far, most investments and incentives have come in large-scale electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical drugs production, medical devices, bulk drugs, telecom products, food products, drone and drone components, the government report said.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Aug, 2023 News Image India's Latin America, Caribbean Ties Grew Under PM Modi, Trade Reached $50 Billion: Jaishankar.
India’s engagement with Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries has increased in the past nine years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and moved towards a new trajectory, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday as he underlined country’s the upgraded engagement in the region.
 
Addressing the 9th CII India - LAC Conclave here, Jaishankar said India’s bilateral trade in the region surged close to USD 50 billion during the financial year 2022-23. The external affairs minister said these figures are a 'testament to the strength and potential of our economic partnership.'
 
During the conclave, Jaishankar noted that the future of the India-LAC partnership would be based on four important pillars, which include supply chain diversification, resource partnerships, sharing developmental partnerships and addressing global challenges.

 Source:  news18.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image RBI nod to 34 applications from Russian banks to open accounts: Govt to Parl
The government told Parliament that India’s trade with Russia has been affected due to the difficulties in payment because of sanctions on major Russian banks including their disconnection from SWIFT, problems in insurance and re insurance coverage; and logistics, as the major shipping and logistics companies do not serve Russia bound cargo.
 
'Government of India has taken several steps to not andy sustain but to increase our exports to Russia, including payments in national currencies, smooth operacionalization of the International North South Transport Corridor and the Eastern Maritime (Chennai-Vladivostok) Corridor,” minister of state for commerce and industry Anupriya Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
 
As of July 2, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India has approved 34 applications from different Russian banks for opening Special Rupee Vostro Accounts in 14 Indian commercial banks. Additionally, multiple meetings have been held with traders, banks and other stakeholders to resolve trade related issues.
 
MSMEs in PLI
 
The government told Parliament on Wednesday said that out of the 733 applications selected under various PLI schemes, 176 MSMEs are among the beneficiaries in sectors such as Bulk Drugs, Medical Devices, Pharma, Telecom, White Goods, Food Processing, Textiles & Drones.
 
As on date, the Union Cabinet has not approved any proposal to add any new sectors under PLI Schemes, minister of state for commerce and industry Som Parkash in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
 
Startups
 
Since the launch of the Startup India initiative in 2016, DPIIT has recognised 98,119 entities as startups as on April 20, 2023. The direct jobs created (self-reported) by the recognised startups over the last three years- 2020, 2021 and 2022 were 2.7 lakh, 2.01 lakh and 1.59 lakh, respectively.
 
As on April 30, Rs 611.36 crore were approved for 160 incubators under experts advisory committee under Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image India s overall export (merchandise plus services) at US$ 776.3 billion in 2022-23 is the highest in terms of overall exports until now

India’s overall export (merchandise plus services) was US$ 776.3 billion in 2022-23 which is the highest in terms of overall exports until now.

The Government has taken the following measures to promote India’s export and to develop its large domestic market to the optimum level and expand its reach across the world:

  • New Foreign Trade Policy has been launched on 31st March, 2023 and came in to effect from 1st April, 2023.
  • Districts as Export Hubs has been launched by identifying products with export potential in each district, addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products and supporting local exporters/manufacturers to generate employment in the district and to develop its large domestic market to the optimum level and expand its reach across the world.
  • Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit has also been extended upto 31-03-2024.
  • Assistance provided through several schemes to promote exports, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) and Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme. 
  • Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) Scheme to promote  labour oriented sector export has been implemented since 07.03.2019.
  • Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme has been implemented since 01.01.2021. With effect from 15.12.2022, uncovered sectors like pharmaceuticals, organic and inorganic chemicals and article of iron and steel has been covered under RoDTEP. Similarly, anomalies in 432 tariff lines have been addressed and the corrected rates have been implemented with effect from 16.01.2023.
  • Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization by exporters.
  • 12 Champion Services Sectors have been identified for promoting and diversifying services exports by pursuing specific action plans.
  • Active role of Indian missions abroad towards promoting India’s trade, tourism, technology and investment goals has been enhanced.
  • Regular monitoring of export performance with Commercial Missions abroad, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards/ Authorities and Industry Associations and taking corrective measures from time to time.

This information has been provided by the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
03 Aug, 2023 News Image India, UK free trade agreement: 12th round of talks from Aug 7
As India and the UK are close to concluding negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), chief negotiators of both countries will hold the 12th round of talks from August 7 here, an official said. Both sides are looking at concluding the talks before the end of the year.
 
The main issues which could come up for discussions in this round include investment treaty, reduction of duties on auto and whiskey and matters pertaining to services, the official said.
 
The 11th round of talks was concluded last month. For that round, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal visited London and took stock of the negotiations.
 
Out of the total 26 chapters in the FTA, 19 have been closed. Investment is being negotiated as a separate agreement (bilateral investment treaty) between India and the UK and it would be concluded simultaneously with the free trade agreement.
 
In the rules of origin chapters, product specific rules are being negotiated which include value-addition norms for each product category, change in chapter heading, and certification.
 
The 'rules of origin' provision prescribes minimal processing that should happen in an FTA country so that the final manufactured product may be called originating goods in that country.
 
Under this provision, a country that has inked an FTA with India cannot dump goods from some third country in the Indian market by just putting a label on it. It has to undertake a prescribed value addition in that product to export to India. Rules of origin norms help contain dumping of goods.
 
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in the UK market, besides market access for several goods at nil customs duties.
 
On the other hand, the UK is seeking a significant cut in import duties on goods such as scotch whiskey, automobiles, lamb meat, and certain confectionary items.
 
Britain is also looking for more opportunities for UK services into Indian markets in segments such as telecommunications, legal and financial services like banking.
 
The bilateral trade between the countries increased to USD 20.36 billion in 2022-23 from USD 17.5 billion in 2021-22.
 
India's main exports to the UK are ready-made garments and textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, petroleum and petrochemical products, transport equipment, spices, machinery and instruments, pharmaceuticals and marine products.
 
Main imports include precious and semi-precious stones, ores and metal scraps, engineering goods, professional instruments other than electronics, chemicals and machinery.
 
In the services sector, the UK is the largest market in Europe for Indian IT services. In the field of investment, the UK is one of the top investors in India. In 2022-23, India received USD 1.74 billion in foreign direct investment from the UK as against USD 1 billion in 2021-22.
 
During April 2000 and March 2023, investments stood at USD 33.9 billion. Under such pacts, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on the maximum number of goods traded between them, besides easing norms to promote trade in services and investments.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image Vietnamese Delegation visits India to enhance bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and logistics sector
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosted a delegation from Vietnam to promote bilateral cooperation between India and Vietnam in the infrastructure and logistics sector. The five-day visit of the delegation from 31st July to 04th August 2023, is a follow-up to an Indian delegation’s visit, headed by Special Secretary, DPIIT, Smt Sumita Dawra to Vietnam between 29th and 31st March, 2023.
 
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Sh. Som Parkash graced this event with his presence. In his address, he stated that these bilateral interactions will foster collaboration and foreign investments in the logistics sector in both countries and promote investments.
 
First two days of the programme included Government to Business (G2B) and Business to Business (B2B) meetings with stakeholders from private and public sectors from both countries. Followed by site visits planned to Integrated Industrial Township - Greater Noida, Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), Maharashtra and Airport Cargo Terminal and Custom Facility, Bangalore, Karnataka, to gain first-hand experience of the logistics ecosystem in the country.
 
Around 80 participants including Vietnamese delegates from various logistics and supply chain companies and associations such as Sotrans Group, InterLogistics, Vietnam Logistics Association, KNF Global Supply Chain Co., Ltd, etc.; Indian Officials from M/o Textiles, Council of Leather Exports, Central Warehousing Corporation, Invest India, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) and States (Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh), and Indian industry representatives from Activair Airfreight India Pvt Ltd, Transport Corporation of India Ltd., (TCIL), FIEO, Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI), Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI), FICCI, Warehousing Association of India, among others, had fruitful discussions on both days. 
 
On Day One, Government to Business (G2B) Sessions were held. Focus of G2B meetings was on showcasing investment opportunities across NICDC industrial parks; logistics parks across different States; textile PM MITRA parks, leather parks, etc.
 
Secretary, DPIIT, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh set the context, and emphasized on the importance of this visit in identifying areas of mutual interest, exploring investment opportunities and knowledge sharing between both the countries.
 
Key takeaways from Day one is summarised below:
 
Direct shipping route between India and Vietnam, is a potential area of interest for both sides.
 
Investment opportunities in industrial parks and greenfield industrial smart cities such as Dholera Special Investment Region, Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area etc. can be explored by Vietnamese businesses.
 
M/o Textile highlighted that the growth in the sector with forward looking schemes such as production-linked incentive (PLI 2.0), Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) etc. will enhance investments.
 
Council for Leather Exports showcased potential for setting-up production units in mega leather, footwear and accessories clusters, for attracting investments.
 
Investment opportunities in modernization and monetization of infrastructure at 85 locations in Tier-I and Tier-II cities under public-private partnership mode, could be explored by the Vietnamese side.
 
Presentations from officials from Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka focused on highlighting the key developments and investment opportunities in respective states. For instance, Haryana’s Integrated Multi Modal Logistic Hub that offers investors an opportunity to partner as project concessionaire for building and operating internal infrastructure. Similarly. collaboration can be sought in Multimodal logistic Hub (MMLH) Dadri, Mega Food Park, Bareill, etc. in Uttar Pradesh.
 
On Day One, the session ended with the closing remarks from Special Secretary, DPIIT, Smt. Sumita Dawra who reemphasized on the potential areas of cooperation and how Vietnam should be part of Indian growth story
 
On Day Two, Business to Business Sessions were held. The B2B sessions covered the following deliberations:
 
Vietnamese companies showcased development in their logistics and supply chain network, along with investment opportunities in various sectors including logistics facilities, air cargo, container shipping, maritime, etc. 
 
The Indian businesses presented development and opportunities in the warehousing sector, airfreight, supply chain management, EXIM cargo handling, etc.
 
In his closing remarks, Consul General of India in Vietnam, Sh. Madan Mohan Sethi, reiterated the commitment of both nations to enhance bilateral trade and investment and expressed confidence in the positive outcomes of the delegation's visit. He invited Indian entrepreneurs to explore trade and investment opportunities in Vietnam.

 Source:  pib.gov.in
03 Aug, 2023 News Image Union Cabinet approves World s Largest Grain Storage Plan in cooperative sector
The Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on May 5, 2023, has approved the ‘World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in cooperative sector’, to be rolled out as a Pilot Project. The Plan entails creation of various agri infrastructure at Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level, including warehouses, custom hiring centre, processing units, Fair Price Shops, etc. by leveraging the ‘whole-of-Government’ approach.
 
The Plan is being implemented by utilising the approved outlays of the following Government of India (GoI) schemes for creation/ modernization of infrastructure facilities at PACS level:\
 
1. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
    • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF),
    • Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme (AMI),
    • Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH),
    • Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
 
2. Ministry of Food Processing Industries:
    • Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME),
    • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
 
3. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution:
    • Allocation of food grains under the National Food Security Act,
    • Procurement operations at Minimum Support Price
 
The Ministry of Cooperation has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), with Home and Cooperation Minister as its chairman and Ministers and Secretaries of Ministries concerned as its members for smooth and effective implementation of the Plan. The said committee is authorised to modify guidelines/ implementation methodologies of the schemes identified for convergence, as and when need arises, within their approved outlays and prescribed goals for facilitating the Pilot Project of the plan.
 
The Ministry of Cooperation has also constituted the National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) under the chairmanship of the Secretary (Ministry of Cooperation) to steer the overall implementation of the plan and reviewing the progress of implementation.
 
In order to monitor the implementation of the Pilot Project and to ensure seamless integration of the plan with the existing policies/ programmes at State level, States/ Union Territories have also constituted State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) at State level and District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) in each District under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary and District Collector respectively. The SCDC/ DCDCs also have members drawn from other departments such as Revenue, Agriculture, Horticulture, and representatives of NABARD, StCB, FCI, WDRA, CWC, SWC. The committees will, inter-alia, examine the storage gap including existing storage facilities, their capacity utilisation, capacity of proposed godowns, viability of the applicant PACS, location of the proposed project, connectivity, logistics, availability of basic infrastructure, market linkages.
 
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) with the support of NABARD, NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Food Corporation of India (FCI), etc. is implementing the Pilot Project in 24 PACS of 24 different States/ UTs. Construction has started at five PACS, one each in the States of Tripura, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Detailed Project Reports are under preparation for the remaining PACS.
 
The creation of decentralised storage capacity ranging from 500 MT to 2000 MT at PACS level would reduce food grain wastage by creating sufficient storage capacity, strengthen food security of the country, prevent distress sale of crops and enable farmers to realise better prices for their crops. Since PACS would be operating as a procurement centre as well as Fair Price Shops (FPS), the cost incurred in transportation of food grains to procurement centres and again transporting the stocks back from warehouses to FPS would also be saved.
 
The estimated cost of the project for each PACS would vary and depend upon various parameters such as storage capacity, requirement for custom hiring centre, processing units, etc. Interest Subvention under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund would be dovetailed with the subsidies available under the identified schemes for the construction of godowns and other agri-infrastructure at PACS level.

 


 Source:  fnbnews.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image Categorise Indian rice as speciality and common varieties, say traders, exporters
With the Centre banning exports of white rice and non-resident Indians, mainly from the South, looking to get their favourite Sona Masuri or Ponni rice variety, the Centre’s policy of classifying the cereal as basmati and non-basmati has come under scrutiny. 
 
One of the arguments put forth to change the classification from Basmati and non-Basmati is that some of these rice varieties, including Red rice or Matta, Idly rice, Kichili Samba, Navara, Gobindobhog, all are priced higher and some of them fetch even higher rates than basmati. 
 
'The usage of basmati and non-basmati is discriminatory  against other special varieties. Instead, the Government should use speciality and common rice terms,'  said S Chandrasekaran, a Delhi-based  analyst. 
 
‘Fix floor price’
'It will take time for the Government to realise the value of speciality rice. Customs authorities too are finding it difficult to distinguish. We definitely need different nomenclature to recognise speciality rice,' said BV Krishna Rao, President, The Rice Exporters Association (TREA).
 
Earlier this week, TREA wrote to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to have a different harmonised system of nomenclature (HSN) code for rice varieties such as Sona Masuri. 'In view of the difficulties, we are urging the Government to fix a minimum export price (MEP) for these varieties,' he said. 
 
'The Government should classify specialty rice through special HSN code, particularly for Sona Masuri, Matta and Gobindobhog that expats consume,' said Rajesh Jain Paharia, a Delhi-based exporter. 
 
Data pointers
This will help in supplies of these rice varieties flowing freely, while setting a MEP of $1,000/tonne will also help, he said. 'This will prevent them from switching over Japonica or Camolino rice,' Jain said. 
 
M Madan Prakash, President, Agri Commodities Exporters Association, agreed with classifying speciality varieties. 'These rice varieties are consumed only by a specific group of consumers such as non-resident Indians. The common variety is consumed by people in South-East Asia and Africa,' he said. 
 
Chandrasekaran said data available on rice exports from Sona Masuri to Ponni to traditional varieties are pointers that the Centre should drop classifying rice as Basmati and non-Basmati,' said.
 
As shipments were stabilising...
In fact, the ban came at a time when shipments of Sona Masuri and Ponni, two special varieties grown in South India, were stabilising after dropping from a high of 1.23 lakh tonnes in 2016-17,  
 
Similarly, data made available to businessline show that exports of red or Matta and Idly rice were finding their feet when the Centre banned exports of white rice on July 20 this year. Though Idly rice is not white rice, Customs authorities treat it as part of white rice since it is 'boiled' only once. 
 
Data show that geographical indications rice varieties such as Wayanadan Gandhakasala and Jeerakasala or Navara or Joha or Gobindobhog have all fetched over $1,250 a tonne in the global market. 
 
Again, traditional varieties of rice mainly from Tamil Nadu such as Karuppu Kavani, Poongar rice, Kichili Samba and Seeraga Samba have fetched over $1,000 a tonne in the global market. In comparison, basmati rice fetched an average $1,050 a tonne last fiscal, data from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
 
Returns on GI rice
Data show that India stands to gain by treating Sona Masuri or Ponni or Matta or other such varieties since they have always been priced above $500 a tonne since 2015-16.
 
For example, barring 2016-17 when Sona Masuri and Ponni rice fetched a unit value of $472 a tonne, they have always fetched over $510. 
 
In the case of matta, except for 2021-22 when prices dropped to $563 a tonne, the red rice has always fetched nearly $625 since 2015-16. In the case of Idly rice, it has fetched a low of $485 a tonne in 2017-18 and $502 in 2016-17 and for the rest of the period prices have ruled above $525.
With regard to geographical indication rice, India fetched premium prices ranging from $3,000 a tonne for Kalanamak rice, $2,844 for Wayanad Gandhakasala rice and $12,916 for Wayanad Jeerakasala rice.  
 
In the case of traditional varieties grown in Tamil Nadu, Karuppu Kavani fetched $1,751 a tonne and Seeraga Samba $1,589.

 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image India assures Mozambique of unrestricted tur, urad imports till March 2024
India has told exporters of pulses in Mozambique that it will import pigeon peas (tur) and urad without any quantity restrictions until March 2024.
 
In a statement, The High Commission of India in Maputo told exporters in Mozambique that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India has emphatically clarified that India will import tur dal and urad dal under the “Free Category” (OGL) till March 31, 2024.
 
“The import of the tur dal will be done by Government of India freely without any restriction on quantity or those enshrined in the modalities for import of the same under the bilateral MoU between India and Mozambique,” the release said. Exporters can export tur dal without any upper limit till March 31, 2024.
 
Further, the Indian High Commission has re-emphasised that MoU quota for the assured minimum purchase of 2 lakh tonnes (lt) of pigeon pea by India from Mozambique that was renewed in November 2020 has no relevance under the free import policy regime for the pigeon peas by India till March 31, 2024. “Government has also removed import duty of 10 per cent on pigeon peas with effect from March 3, 2023 in order to avoid the procedural hurdle created by the need for importers to produce country of origin certificate to avail of the Duty Free Preferential Treatment Scheme”.
 
Rain-hit
Erratic and excess rains had impacted the production of tur and urad during kharif 2022 season and in the current cropping season the acreage has been lower on account of delayed progress of monsoon in key growing regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
 
Per the latest sowing data, pulses have been sown on 96.84 lakh hectares (lh) as on July 28 compared with 109.15 lakh ha in the year ago period. Acreage under tur is down at 31.51 lh (37.50 lh). Similarly, the area under urad is also down at 25.83 lh (30.06 lh).

 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
03 Aug, 2023 News Image Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducts regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products to check compliance of standards
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through States/UTs and its regional offices conducts regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products to check compliance of the standards laid down under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Rules and Regulations made thereunder. In cases where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, penal action is initiated against the defaulting Food Business Operators as per provisions of FSS Act, Rules and Regulations made thereunder. 
 
Based on information made available by the States/UTs, details of various kinds of food samples collected, analyzed, found non-conforming and action taken in the last five years is given below.
 
FSSAI has developed a pan-India surveillance system that helps to collect the data regarding the safety and quality of food and to ensure that the food supplied in the market is safe and wholesome. The aim of such surveillance activities to identify hotspots of food safety non-compliances and adulteration.
 
FSSAI carried out surveillance activities pan-India of various commodities as under:
 
National Milk Survey 2016.
 
National Milk Quality Survey 2018.
 
Milk and Milk Products Survey 2020.
 
Edible Oils Survey 2020.
 
PAN India Food Survey 2021 - For Trans-fat & Acrylamide Content.
 
National Milk Survey 2022.
 
Jaggery Surveillance 2022.
 
 
In the said surveys the possible adulterants in the commodity were tested and reported. In all the surveillance activities, efforts were made to ascertain the degree of adulteration to identify hotspots (regions) predominant in food adulteration, in addition to ensuring compliance with the quality & safety parameters. Post pan-India Surveillance activities, the State wise non-compliance data are shared with concerned States/UT’s to initiate the regulatory sampling and taken penal action, wherever necessary. The reports of such surveillance activities are available in the public domain, www.fssai.gov.in.
 
FSSAI has taken many steps to improve consumer awareness with respect to food adulteration. The steps are as follows;
 
FSSAI through its YouTube channel has created a dedicated playlist How to check for adulteration containing 76 short videos for checking adulteration. These videos are being uploaded on Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) on regular basis.
 
 
FSSAI has taken out a manual named DART (Detecting Adulterants with Rapid Testing). This manual is a compilation of some common adulterants and contaminants that can be tested by citizens themselves. It covers common adulterants in food products such as Oils & Fats, Sweetening Agents, Food Grains & their products, Pulses, Spices, Salt, Tea, Coffee, artificial and toxic colours, extraneous matters in food, added deliberately or otherwise. The scope and main aim of this manual is to create awareness in consumers about food adulteration detection methodology for use at household level too. This has been disseminated through social media and uploaded on the FSSAI website also for general information of the public.
 
 
Awareness through Exhibitions/Melas/Outreach activities at various events like AAHAR International Food & Hospitality Fair/ Indus Food / India International Trade Fair/ International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2022/ Mega Expo & Science Book Fair 2022 etc. Stall have been placed in these exhibitions where awareness through live demonstration of detecting adulteration through Magic Box was put into display for general public.
 
 
Food Safety On Wheels (FSW): FSSAI has introduced mobile food testing vans called Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) to reach remote areas and conduct training and awareness activities as well. These mobile units are well equipped mobile food testing labs for conducting simple tests for common adulterants in milk, water, edible oil and other items of food of daily consumption. These FSWs are placed in different Exhibitions.
 
 
Food Safety Guidebook for Teachers/Students: The lesson plan booklet provides with the detailed information of how to conduct the different test on food adulteration. These tests are mapped across the curriculum of the particular grade. These lesson plans are effective way to enhance the students learning.  These books are available for free in eBook format and can be easily downloaded at https://eatrightindia.gov.in/eatrightschool/learning-books.
 
Details of various kinds of food samples collected, analyzed, found non-conforming and action taken in the last five years:
 

Year

No. of Samples Analysed

No. of Samples found non-conforming

Civil Cases

Criminal Cases

 No. of Cases launched

No. of Cases decided

No. of Convictions

 No. of Cases Launched

No. of Cases decided

No. of Convictions

2018-19

1,06,459

30,415

18,550

NA

12,734

2,813

NA

701

2019-20

1,18,775

29,589

27,412

18,192

17,345

4681

828

780

2020-21

1,07,829

28347

24,195

15,878

14,817

3869

520

506

2021-22

1,44,345

32,934

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