Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for receiving subsidised foodgrains from PDS shops
The government on Thursday made the Aadhaar card compulsory for all those receiving subsidised foodgrains from public distribution system (PDS) shops.
Feb 09, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
National Food Security law being implemented across India from November: Paswan
Implementation of National Food Security law, entailing an annual subsidy of over Rs 1.4 lakh crore, has covered the entire nation from this month with two large states Kerala and Tamil Nadu coming on board, the government said.
Nov 03, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Centre warns 25 States/UTs to implement food law by April
The food law, passed by Parliament in September last year, has so far been rolled out only in 11 states and Union Territories. Remaining 25 states/UTs have not yet implemented the scheme.
Dec 10, 2014, 18:59 PM IST
Paswan sets deadline to meet Food Security Act standards
The minister said every state and UTs implementing the Act would have to put list of beneficiaries online.
Nov 01, 2014, 18:59 PM IST
Food subsidy to touch Rs 1.31 lakh crore for implementing food law
The government's food subsidy bill is estimated to touch Rs 1,31,086 crore annually to implement the food security law, Parliament was informed Friday.
Aug 01, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
