National Food Security Bill

Poverty line: Dialogue of the deaf

Poverty line: Dialogue of the deaf The great Mughal emperor Akbar once asked if there was any man in his court unbound by his wife's command. The huge mass of his courtiers and public was stunned and stood huddled together barring one meek-looking man, who stepped away and stood alone. Akbar was curious and asked how such a submissive fellow was the only one brave enough to defy his wife. "I am not defying my wife,...
12:54 PM, Apr 07, 2012

Concerns on food bill to be addressed: Thomas

Concerns on food bill to be addressed: Thomas New Delhi: The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government on Thursday said it will address the concerns expressed by the states over the proposed National Food Security Bill. "The states have expressed some concerns on the food security bill...we will address them," Food Minister KV Thomas told reporters after the two-day meet with state food and agriculture ministers on revamping the public distribution system. Thomas said his ministry will pass on...
07:36 PM, Feb 09, 2012

Food Security Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Food Security Bill introduced in Lok Sabha New Delhi: Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution KV Thomas on Thursday introduced in Lok Sabha the National Food Security Bill, which aims to provide subsidised food grain to over 60 per cent of the country's population. The bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet without any discussion on Monday. It's being billed as the most ambitious program of the UPA after the Employment Guarantee Scheme....
11:34 AM, Dec 22, 2011

Govt needs to finalise National Food Bill: Montek

Govt needs to finalise National Food Bill: Montek New Delhi: The government should form a clear idea about the proposed National Food Security Bill as the new poverty list may not be available soon, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday. The proposed National Food Security Bill, the 2009 election promise of the UPA government, aims to provide a legal right to subsidised foodgrains to the poor. At present, the Food Ministry is ready with...
04:18 PM, Jun 29, 2011

Food Security Bill to be ready very soon

Food Security Bill to be ready very soon Pranab said work on the Bill to ensure food security to the poor begun. ...
02:05 PM, Jul 06, 2009
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