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CENTRAL NODAL MINISTRY

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Oversees national food security, public distribution system (PDS), and consumer rights.

Official Ministry Website

Administered Programs (4)

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2005

National Consumer Helpline (NCH / INGRAM)

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Central consumer grievance redressal portal providing pre-litigation mediation with 1,000+ convergence companies and free helpline 1915.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Price Stabilization Fund (PSF)

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Market intervention scheme maintaining strategic national buffers of pulses and onions to control retail food inflation and provide affordable staples via Bharat Dal/Atta.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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