Food Security Act
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October 19, 2021, Tuesday
India at 71st on Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations
India is ranked at 71st position in the Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 of 113 countries, but the country lags behind its ...
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June 02, 2021, Wednesday
Best of BS Opinion: Prioritising expenditure, moving on infra agenda & more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Wednesday
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April 23, 2021, Friday
Govt to provide 5 kg extra food grains free to 800 mn in May and June
Scheme on the lines of PMGKAY-1 will cost the exchequer addl Rs 26,000 crore in FY22
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April 20, 2021, Tuesday
Covid disrupted food security; will reverse progress in hunger fight: Govt
The pandemic has severely disrupted the food security and nutrition for millions of people around the world, and will likely ...
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December 13, 2020, Sunday
APMC alternative: Is Odisha model of decentralised procurement ideal?
Sanjeeb Mukherjee looks at how the Odisha model of decentralised procurement has a few key advantages, but certain challenges,
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November 16, 2020, Monday
Adding value to your food
There are speculations on whether the government's policy on genetically engineered products has undergone a subtle, even if ...
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August 21, 2020, Friday
Shivraj transfers Rs 137.66 cr food security allowance to school students
He also transferred Rs 42 crore to 2 lakh 10 thousand cooks of mid-day meal kitchens in their bank accounts
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November 04, 2016, Friday
Food Security law: Kerala, Tamil Nadu come on board
Under the law, the govt provides 5 kg of highly subsidised foodgrains per person, per month at Rs 1-3 per kg
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October 30, 2016, Sunday
Food security Act implementation will not affect state subsidy scheme, assures AIADMK
After the introduction of the Act, all beneficiaries, irrespective of age, are entitled to 5 kg every month
