National Food Security Bill

Modi writes to PM, says current Food Bill will increase malnutrition

Attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the proposed Food Security Bill, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said the bill, in its current form, will push the country toward "malnutrition."

Goa CM worried about 'leakages' in food security scheme

"My biggest apprehension in Food Security Bill is leakages," Parrikar told reporters here.

Left flays Centre for food security ordinance

The cabinet decided to promulgate the ordinance just weeks before the scheduled Monsoon Session.

Need to discuss food bill properly: NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Thursday welcomed the UPA government's decision to take up the controversial National Food Security Bill in a special session of parliament, saying that it needs to be discussed throughly

Govt attempt to debate Food Bill in Lok Sabha derailed by Opposition

Members of Parliament from across parties objected to the government's attempt to debate the bill amidst the din.

Food Bill in Parl a diversionary tactic by govt, says Sushma Swaraj

The leader of opposition said that the BJP would strongly oppose any attempt to pass legislation while there was uproar in the Parliament.

Union Cabinet clears costly Food Security Bill

If passed it will provide subsidised foodgrain and guarantee rice at Rs 3 per kg, wheat at Rs 2 per kg and millet at Rs 1 per kg.