India and UN WFP have signed a Letter of Intent to supply fortified rice for global humanitarian aid. Both sides also reviewed initiatives like grain ATMs, Jan Poshan Kendras, smart warehousing, and mobile storage units to modernise food distribution.
India and World Food Programme (WFP) have taken a significant step towards addressing global hunger by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) on Monday, August 25, 2025. The agreement will enable WFP to source fortified rice from India to meet the food and nutritional needs of vulnerable populations in crisis-affected regions across the world.
Under the partnership, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will supply fortified rice to WFP, which will be distributed through the UN agency’s humanitarian aid programmes. Officials said the initiative not only strengthens global food security but also highlights India’s expanding role as a key partner in humanitarian assistance.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to global solidarity, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of DFPD, said the country stands by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family, and believes in sharing resources to support those in need. He added that India’s humanitarian contributions reflect its vision of collective responsibility for a sustainable and secure future.
WFP welcomed the collaboration, stressing its importance at a time when food insecurity is rising globally amid constrained humanitarian funding. “We deeply appreciate India’s steadfast commitment to fostering a food-secure and peaceful world,” said Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of WFP. He described the agreement as a meaningful step in strengthening international efforts to fight hunger and ensure consistent support for vulnerable populations.
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