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
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
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
Lok Sabha passes food Bill
Food supplies minister K V Thomas assures foodgrain allocation to states would not be reduced
What states stand to gain from food security law
An estimate of the population that will benefit from the food programme
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
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
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
Prime Minister’s Logic
Bill will push PDS reform
Development economist JEAN DREZE, known for his work on issues such as hunger, famine, social and human development in India, child health and …
Food security bill forgoes nutrition security
The bill will ensure food for millions of hungry Indians. But has the government identified them?
Centre clears ordinance on food security
The ordinance, if signed by the President, will come into immediate effect
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