Defence Minister Rajnath Singh poses for a group picture with Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth, MGASC HQ Northern Command (Northern Command - Indian Army) Major General S Sooraj and other dignitaries during the MoU signing event between the Indian Army and Food Corporation of India (FCI) as the Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for the defence forces at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Monday.
The Indian Army on Monday (October 12, 2026) launched ‘Bharat Rice’ for defence personnel and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to use its warehousing infrastructure, manpower and material-handling equipment during operational contingencies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the initiative at a ceremony in New Delhi.
According to the Defence Ministry, the move aims to improve the quality of rations and strengthen military logistics, particularly during contingencies requiring rapid mobilisation and sustained supplies to forward areas.
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