Based on the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is responsible for "External trade regarding food stuffs including policy relating thereto." This explicitly includes entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries concerning trade in food grains and other foodstuffs.
Entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries relating to trade and commerce in food grains and other foodstuffs is the responsibility of
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Governance System (Government Policies and Interventions for Development)
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Answer: A. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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