State ranking index for NFSA
Odisha has been adjudged the top ranked State followed by Uttar Pradesh at the 2nd spot and Andhra Pradesh at third amongst the General Category States in ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’. Among the Special
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View ArticleSocial protection, food security and nutrition: an update of concepts,...
A leading economist recently stated that food security may be the defining global challenge of the Century. And in underscoring the importance of social protection, the head of an international...
View ArticleFood subsidy and the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
Food Subsidy is provided by the Government of India (GoI) for the supply and distribution of foodgrains and other essential commodities. With the passing of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2013,
View ArticleCoarse grains production and distribution: Standing Committee on Food,...
The Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution in its report titled Coarse grains production and distribution, said Considering the fact that more and more states are opting...
View ArticleDoes food insecurity hinder migration?: experimental evidence from the Indian...
People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection
View ArticleTackling food inflation: is restricting exports and imposing stocking limits...
In a somewhat concerning development on macro-economic front, retail inflation, measured by the year-on-year (YoY) Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains above the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper...
View ArticleJudgment of the Calcutta High Court regarding kerosene oil pricing, 12/09/2023
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View ArticleProspects of India’s demand and supply for agricultural commodities towards 2030
Demand and supply projections are crucial for formulating farsighted agricultural and food policies to sustain food production, ensure food security and for the efficient functioning of food systems while
View ArticleTargeted Public Distribution System (Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) on January 16, 2024, issued the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Amendment Order, 2024, to further amend the...
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