Amendments in the National Food Security Bill Introduced in the Lok Sabha
Amendments in the National Food Security Bill Introduced in the Lok Sabha Bill Provides Rice at the Rate of Rs 3 and Wheat at Rs 2 Per Kg Food Security Allowance in Case of Non Supply of Foodgrains Proposed Special Focus on Nutritional Support to Women and Children Women to Get 6000 Rs Maternity Allowance… Read More
Tags: Bill, Committee, Food security, India, Lok Sabha, National Food Security Bill, Planning Commission, Public Distribution System
National Food Security Bill to Ensure Heavily Subsidised Foodgrains
The National Food Security Bill, 2011 (NFSB), as introduced in the Lok Sabha on 22.12.2011, provides for coverage of up to 75% of the rural population, with at least 46% belonging to priority households, and up to 50% of the urban population, with at least 28% belonging to priority households, for subsidized foodgrains under Targeted… Read More
Tags: Bill, Food security, K V Thomas, Lok Sabha, National Food Security Bill, Public Distribution System, Rajya Sabha, Subsidy
Sugar Decontrol Approved by the Cabinet Committee
Sugar Decontrol Approved by CCEA The CCEA in its meeting on April 4, 2013 has approved the following proposals: The Regulated Release Mechanism of sugar by will be dispensed with immediately. The decision will provide timely payment of cane price to farmers. However, PDS consumers will continue to get sugar at the existing rates. Obligation… Read More
Tags: Business, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, PDS, Price, Public Distribution System, Rupee, Subsidy, Sugar, Sugar Decontrol
National Food Security Bill set to revolutionize Food Distribution System
National Food Security Bill - Set To reform the PDS By providing food security to 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population with focus on nutritional needs of children, pregnant and lactating women, the National Food Security Bill will revolutionize Food Distribution System. It will lead to massive PDS reforms including doorstep… Read More
Tags: Antyodaya Anna Yojana, Food security, Government of India, Green Revolution, India, National Food Security Bill, Public Distribution System, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
104 lakh Tons of Sugar Released for Open Market Sale
The Central Government has decided to make available quantity of 104 lakh tons of sugar, as non-levy quota for open market sale, for the 6 months of April, 2013 to September, 2013, as per the details given below: - Particulars Quantity in lakhtons Normal quota 104.00 The sale and delivery/dispatch period for the above quota would be from… Read More
Tags: Business, Food and Related Products, Government, K V Thomas, Open market, Public Distribution System, Sugar, Sugar Decontrol, Sweeteners
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