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PM to G20: Collective action is required for global food security

June 17, 2023 3:26 am

“Traditional practices from different parts of the world may inspire us to develop alternatives for regenerative agriculture. We need to empower our farmers with innovation and digital technology. We must also make solutions affordable for small and marginal farmers in the Global South,” the PM said.

The lack of data on consumption and mobility patterns was a big challenge for planners to ensure delivery of critical central welfare schemes to the most vulnerable sections. The SMART-PDS initiative will go a long way in addressing this deficit.

SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation

March 30, 2023 9:04 am

The scope of the scheme is clearly beyond just ration distribution, will allow greater accountability across government schemes

Dikshit, Kejriwal have cheated people on food scheme: Harsh Vardhan

March 03, 2014 6:20 pm

Vardhan said that under the leadership of Modi, the poor people shall be provided cheap ration under the food security scheme.

Increase in farm output must for success of food scheme: Pranab

January 20, 2014 5:02 am

Mukherjee was speaking at a function in Baramati where he inaugurated a new facility at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and also a technology exhibition on its premises.

Congress to rake up issue of riot victims

December 30, 2013 1:27 am

Congress will hold protests in Meerut next month against the failure of the Akhilesh Yadav government to provide shelter to riot victims in relief camps.

State to continue PDS benefits for 1.77 crore people

December 05, 2013 11:36 am

Four crore of 5.77 crore APL beneficiaries will be part of the Food Security Scheme.

Food security: Cong to hold overnight dharnas

December 05, 2013 4:52 am

The first such protest will be held in Varanasi on December 26 and 27 with demands for the implementation of the food security scheme.

Smart card for assured food,promised and then held up

December 03, 2013 4:35 am

The scheme carries the promise of 5 kg foodgrains every month at Re 1 to Rs 3 per kg.

Rahul gifts Amethi railway line,2 trains

November 27, 2013 2:15 am

Rahul Gandhi laid the foundation stone of a railway line and inaugurated two trains in the Salon area of his constituency.

State struggles to weed out 1.56 cr PDS beneficiaries to begin central scheme

November 24, 2013 1:26 am

At least 35 lakh families holding ration cards will not be a part of the food security scheme. We are in the process of finalising a way to identify these.