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How Punjab and Haryana remain key to national food security

May 20, 2024 8:02 am

The two states that are still to vote in the Lok Sabha polls have played saviour this year, amid El Niño and 16-year-low wheat stocks in government godowns.

The paradox of bumper crops and high cereal prices

September 05, 2023 10:42 am

Government estimates of record rice and wheat production do not square with double-digit cereal inflation since last September. The imposition of export curbs and stockholding limits also point to grain shortage.

Centre looks at ‘partial’ replacement of wheat with millets, other coarse grains under Food Security Act

May 11, 2023 1:39 pm

At least six states have informed the Centre about their willingness to distribute coarse grains under the National Food Security Act during Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24 (Oct to Sep).

Govt revises nutritional standards in its food safety schemes for kids

May 01, 2023 9:37 am

The amendment has been done on the recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee, which, in its draft report, had also recommended that the serving of eggs as part of government food safety programmes be also made mandatory. However, that proposal has been shelved for now.

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Delhi L-G clears vigilance panels at fair price shops, expresses ‘grave concern’ over 8-year delay

April 05, 2023 2:07 pm

Referring to the file movement related to the proposal, the L-G observed that it had been “oscillating between different desks with no decision taken”.

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

Free foodgrain scheme beneficiaries to get receipt showing subsidy borne by Centre

January 11, 2023 2:57 am

The move will ensure that the beneficiaries know they are receiving free grains under the Central scheme. This is significant as several states also implement their own free foodgrain scheme.

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PMGKAY off the table, Govt looks at a rethink on wheat export ban

January 08, 2023 8:38 am

The measures, a senior official said, are being taken in a calibrated way taking into account the supply of stocks in the market and the required distribution under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Naveen Patnaik announces monthly free rice to 9 lakh beneficiaries in 2023, to cost state Rs 185 cr

January 04, 2023 1:42 am

The rice distribution scheme, first launched in 2008, is considered a major factor behind BJD’s successive electoral successes.

Govt to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food law

December 23, 2022 10:01 pm

Briefing reporters about the decision taken by the Union Cabinet, Food Minister Piyush Goyal said the Centre will bear the entire burden of providing free food grains under NFSA.