Food Corporation of India founded in 1965

 

The Food Corporation of India, founded on 14 January 1965, is an organization created and run by the Government of India. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, formed by the enactment of Food Corporation Act 1964 in the Parliament of India. Its top official is designated as Chairman. It was set up in 1965 with its Initial headquarters at Chennai. Later this was moved to New Delhi. It also has regional centres in the capitals of the states. Important regions of the state also serve as district centres.

Durga Khote's Birth Anniversary

 

The pioneering Indian actress Durga Khote, famous for her roles in Marathi and Hindi movies, was born on 14 January 1905. She achieved many landmarks in her long and illustrious career spanning more than 50 years, during which she acted in many theatrical shows and about 200 films. Her life was an inspiration to many, not only as one of the earliest women to act in Indian cinema, but also as a resolute woman who charted the course of her own life.