Exploring the Roles of ICAR, FSSAI, APEDA, and FCI in Safeguarding Food Security and Standards

ICAR:

– Name: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
– Founded: July 16, 1929
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– Current Chairman: Dr. Trilokan Mohapatra
– Role: Apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal science in India.

FSSAI:

– Name: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
– Established: Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, on 5 September 2008
– Founded: August 2011
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– Status: Autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

APEDA:

– Name: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
– Founded: 1986
– Status: Apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

FCI:

– Name: Food Corporation of India
– Founded: January 14, 1965
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– Status: Statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.