Food Security Bill

No compromise on food bill at WTO: Anand Sharma

Sharma, who will lead the delegation to Bali, said a group of 33 countries were supporting India's stand on the food subsidy programme which he said was "sacrosanct, non- negotiable."

What govt is not saying: Real threat to food bill is US, not BJP

The double-standards of these rich countries are not surprising because they have to protect their trade interests. But India's lack of transparency on the issue before its public as well as its lack of resolve to fight the US and EU are indeed surprising

Aizawl: Despite launch, food scheme implementation to take time

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi will officially launch the Food Security Scheme in Mizoram on 20 September, but it would take some more time for its actual implementation, a state minister said here today.

President Pranab Mukherjee gives assent to Food bill

The landmark Food Security Bill, aimed at giving a legal right on highly subsidised foodgrains to 67 percent of the country's population, today received the President's nod.

Dear UPA, reforms and Food Bill cancel each other out

With all major parameters showing that the economy is in serious trouble, the government is talking of tougher reforms. But the reality on the ground is different.

Double crisis: How Chidambaram is grappling to save the economy alone

In many ways, Chidambaram has been grappling virtually alone with India's economic emergency since he became finance minister for a third time 13 months ago.

UPA's legacy: Disasters like Food Security Bill and Land Acquisition Bill

Between them, the Food Security Bill and the Land Acquisition Bill will ensure slower growth, greater corruption, and an economy in worse crisis than we are in now.

Food Security Bill won't worsen economy: KV Thomas

While Rs 90,000 crore was provided for in the Budget 2013-14, the programme will be rolled-out over the next few months and additional outgo would be limited.

Food bill a burden on country's economy: Khanduri

Lashing out at the Centre for bringing the bill just about six months before the end of UPA's tenure, the BJP leader said the legislation is aimed at garnering votes.

Food Bill credit negative for India, will raise deficit, warns Moody's

India's plan to provide cheap grains to the poor is credit negative and will exacerbate the government's weak finances, Moody's Investors Service said in a statement on Thursday.