Dissolution of the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Responsible Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) |
| Date of Cabinet Decision | April 6, 2022 |
| Basis for Decision | Recommendations from the Principal Economic Advisor's report (November 2020) |
| Date of Gazette Notification | November 30, 2022 |
| Effective Dissolution Date | December 1, 2022 |
| Personnel Reassignment | - 33 employees opted for voluntary retirement - 7 Group 'A' officers re-appointed - 61 Group 'B' and 'C' staff placed on deemed deputation to FCI - 46 non-technical employees transferred to WCD surplus pool |
| Asset Reallocation | - 3 CFNEUs transferred to Directorate of Estates - 4 immovable properties under transfer - Central and Regional Food Testing Labs handed over to FCI/DFPD - Leased labs in Navi Mumbai and West Bengal to be leased to FCI/DFPD |
| Regional Offices Relocated | Faridabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai |