New Delhi, May 9 -- Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Friday held a review meeting with senior ministry officials to discuss the availability of food items in the country.

This meeting aimed to ensure uninterrupted food supply nationwide and address public concerns about food availability.

The meeting reviewed the current stock position of food grains, with Minister Paswan emphasising the importance of maintaining sufficient reserves.

The government is focused on ensuring food security and addressing misinformation about food grain stocks. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi assured that the country has sufficient food grain reserves exceeding necessary standards....