A bill to secure food for the poor

A close look at the much-hyped National Food security Bill, 2013

Parliament committee proposes no increase in foodgrain entitlement in Food Security Bill

States given the responsibility of expanding food security net to cover more households

Food security bill ordinance deferred

Cabinet to consult Opposition in special session of Parliament

Who said what in Parliament on food security Bill

Parliamentarians object to provisions in proposed legislation

Food security Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Tamil Nadu MP dubs it food “insecurity” Bill

A token gesture for food security

Activists say the budget lays bare governmentÔÇÖs intentions over food security bill

Parliament monsoon session: some work done, a lot of time wasted

A look at the business transacted and other highlights

What states stand to gain from food security law

An estimate of the population that will benefit from the food programme

Time for course correction

Congress likely to go all out to woo people in the new budget

Left demands right to food for every Indian

Begins five-day sit in protest at Jantar Mantar

A plate half full

The National Food Security Bill may not do much but what it does is essential

Prime Minister’s Logic

Centre clears ordinance on food security

The ordinance, if signed by the President, will come into immediate effect

Budget: Thumbs down from farmers and GM industry

Say does not increase farmers’ income

Lok Sabha passes food Bill

Food supplies minister K V Thomas assures foodgrain allocation to states would not be reduced

The evolution of the food Bill

The Bill, originally drafted by the National Advisory Council, saw several changes and got diluted over the past three years

Activists reject Parliament panels's food security bill recommendations

Demand comprehensive legislation for food security and nutrition of all, including vulnerable groups

Will welfare schemes win votes for UPA?

An analysis of Brazil’s last three elections suggests that peopleÔÇêdo vote for parties for such initiatives, but only when …

Food Security Bill on anvil, how does it impact us?

The central government is expected to announce by Thursday an ordinance to implement the Food Security Bill, which is currently pending the …

New Consumer Protection Bill promises a much wider scope

The establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority empowered to take action against defaulters is the most novel feature of the Bill

Budget 2023-24: Food security in just name as Centre slashes funds by 32%

Allocation of about Rs 2 lakh crore for National Food Security Act compared to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year

A fiscal crisis: Why FCI needs provisioning in food subsidy budget

Mounting expenses, under-provisioning of food subsidy budget leading to a huge debt is highly worrisome 

PM should head food security bill: M S Swaminathan

Giving right to food is not enough to deliver food, say speakers at a conference on food security

Food security bill forgoes nutrition security

The bill will ensure food for millions of hungry Indians. But has the government identified them?

Inclusive budget for inclusive growth

Budgets should not just talk about GDP and sops. It should ensure that basic rights and necessities of people are met in an effective manner