The Food Corporation of India (FCI) made a prominent mark at World Food India 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by showcasing its flagship market intervention, the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) – OMSS (D). The event, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, gathered global food and agri-business stakeholders and provided FCI with a powerful platform to promote OMSS (D) to a national and international audience.
OMSS (D): Making Food Grains Accessible
FCI’s participation targeted increased awareness of how OMSS (D) ensures wider availability of food grains in the open market, helping to moderate prices and offer direct access to both small and bulk consumers. Through an interactive stall, Food Corporation of India detailed the registration process, e-auction mechanism, and scheme benefits by means of live demos, literature, and direct officer engagement. This clarity and accessibility drew significant interest from vendors, processors, wholesalers, students, and international visitors.
Strong Policy Recognition and Outreach
The stall drew praise from key dignitaries, most notably the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, who lauded FCI’s public outreach and efforts to stabilize prices through OMSS. The Minister commended the thematic “Food for All, Life for All” focus, emblematizing FCI’s commitment to food security and public service. The FCI Delhi Region team, led by Smt. K. P. Asha, was recognized for their seamless and professional execution.
Leadership Presence and Broader Operations
The presence of FCI’s senior leadership at the event—including Executive Directors and Chief General Managers from key departments—demonstrated organizational unity and commitment to transparency and efficient policy delivery. Beyond OMSS, FCI also exhibited advances in procurement, warehousing, logistics, TPDS distribution, quality control, and technology adoption, such as AI-driven monitoring and the Depot Online System (DOS).
Successful Public Engagement and Impact
The stall was a major crowd-puller, enabling constructive dialogue and new stakeholder connections. Attendees appreciated FCI’s clear, structured approach in explaining OMSS (D) as well as its broader role in India’s food economy, especially in the context of market stabilization and price sensitivity. The event reinforced Food Corporation of India’s mission of ensuring national food security with modern, data-driven processes.
Conclusion
It’s impactful showing at World Food India 2025 underscored its continued commitment to food grain management reform through OMSS (D), while embracing innovation and outreach under its guiding theme: “Food for All, Life for All”.
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Source: PIB
