FCI–World Food Programme MoU on Rice Supply | 19 Feb 2026

Source: PIB 

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of rice to support global hunger relief operations. 

• Humanitarian Partnership: The MoU enables FCI to supply 200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25% broken) to WFP for global humanitarian assistance. The agreement is valid for 5 years and can be extended with mutual consent. 
• India's Global Food Security Commitment: Through this partnership, India is exporting "hope, nutrition, and dignity" to vulnerable populations, demonstrating its resolve to stand with the international community in combating hunger and malnutrition. 

World Food Programme 

• Establishment and Mandate: WFP was established in 1961 by the UN General Assembly and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).  
  • It operates under UN authority with a dual mandate to provide emergency food relief and support long-term food security and stability. 
• Recognition: WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger, prevent the use of starvation as a weapon of war, and promote peace through food assistance. 
• India-WFP Collaboration Framework: India collaborates with WFP through several innovative initiatives like Fortified Rice Rollout, Grain ATMs (Annapurti Devices), Jan Poshan Kendra, Smart Warehousing and Mobile Storage Units (Flospans).