NAFED supplies over 1,000 tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh under a Ministry of Cooperation scheme
NAFED had distributed more than 1,000 metric tonnes of subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj through 20 mobile vans, the Ministry of Cooperation said on 9 February 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Cooperation said on 9 February 2025 that a special Union Government scheme run through NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) was supplying quality ration at subsidised rates to devotees, saints and kalpavasis at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. More than 1,000 metric tonnes had been distributed so far, including 700 tonnes of wheat flour, 350 tonnes of pulses and 10 tonnes of rice, through 20 mobile vans. Orders can be placed by phone or WhatsApp, and NAFED products and 'Bharat' brand grains were being supplied.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Subsidised ration for Maha Kumbh devotees, Ministry of Cooperation
- Agency
- NAFED
- Distributed
- 1,000+ MT: 700 MT atta, 350 MT pulses, 10 MT rice
- Delivery
- 20 mobile vans; orders by phone/WhatsApp
- Brand
- NAFED products and 'Bharat' brand grains
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which agency was distributing subsidised ration to devotees at Maha Kumbh 2025 under a Ministry of Cooperation scheme, as reported on 9 February 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — NAFED
NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) was distributing subsidised ration through 20 mobile vans under the Ministry of Cooperation's scheme.