FCI Union stages Nationwide protest, demands timely promotions and policy reforms
Feb 10, 2026
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 10 (ANI): The Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), the sole recognized union of Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees, on Monday kicked off a nationwide "Black Fortnight" protest from February 10 to 23, voicing strong objection to delays and alleged arbitrariness by the EP Division in addressing long-pending workmen-related matters.
Demonstrations were held at the FCI Regional Office in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, and across all FCI offices and depots nationwide, led by the union’s General Secretary.
The union highlighted concerns over the staff strength audit and cadre restructuring being undertaken without proper consultation, the proposed abolition of the stenographer cadre, and unequal enhancement of sanctioned strength.
Protesters also flagged diversion of the agreed ad-hoc promotion proposals meant for Category-III and IV employees, prolonged inaction on Hindi Typist promotions since 2022, and unilateral amendments in the Transfer Policy, including mandatory transfers and frequent rotations, which they said increased employee hardship and public expenditure.
Employees raised slogans against the FCI Headquarters management during their lunch break, expressing strong resentment over years of neglect and unnecessary delays in addressing their legitimate demands.
The union clarified that the agitation is peaceful and non-disruptive. Employees are wearing black badges and holding symbolic demonstrations while ensuring that food grain procurement, storage, and distribution operations remain completely unaffected.
BKNKS stated that despite repeated representations and ample opportunities for dialogue, the EP Division has failed to resolve several critical issues concerning workmen, leading to growing frustration among employees.
The union further warned that if no positive outcome emerges within 14 days, the agitation will be intensified in a phased and democratic manner. In such a scenario, BKNKS asserted that any disruption in food grain supply will rest solely with the FCI Management, as the union has already provided sufficient time for dialogue and resolution.
