'Food Security Bill may boost Railways' freight movement'

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 17:41

Indian Railways expects a huge movement of foodgrains across the country, once the UPA government's proposed Food Security Bill is passed, a senior official said here Saturday.

Tardy progress in building foodgrains storage in 6 states

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 15:33

The performance of six states including Haryana, UP, Bihar and West Bengal has been unsatisfactory in construction of godowns for foodgrains storage through private participation, the Food Ministry has informed the PMO.

CCEA approves sale of 10.5 mn tonne foodgrains in open market

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 14:01

The open market sale would help vacate storage space for new crop.

Food grains transport for NE India via B`desh begins

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 15:48

Transporting food grains for the mountainous northeastern states of India via Bangladesh began on Sunday.

Bangladesh allows transport of foodgrains via its port

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 18:45

Bangladesh has agreed to allow India to use its Ashuganj port for transporting food grains to the Northeast.

Bangladesh allows transit for foodgrains for Northeast India

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 16:21

In a major policy change, Bangladesh will allow India ferry foodgrains for the mountainous northeastern states via its territory, a minister said.

Model Food Bill after Chhattisgarh legislation: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 20:49

The BJP on Saturday asked the Centre to remove "inadequacies" in the ambitious Food bill by increasing its coverage area and fixing all foodgrains at a flat Rs 1 a kg.

Food Bill: Law Ministry wants proper mechanism to be in place

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 13:41

Amid talk of an ordinance on the Food Security Bill, the Law Ministry has warned that without putting a proper mechanism in place to distribute foodgrains, a law should not be implemented.

CAG criticises govt for fixing foodgrain MSPs in skewed way

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 18:15

The CAG also found fault in the way norms were set for maintaining buffer foodgrains for meeting contingencies. It also suggested increasing procurement to meet growing demand.

`Govt needs extra storage capacity for foodgrains`

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 19:41

The government Tuesday said it requires extra foodgrains storage capacity of 20 million tonnes in the medium term.

Cabinet clears Food Bill; 2/3rd of population to get foodgrain at Rs 1-3/kg

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:32

The amendments to the Bill will guarantee 5 kg of foodgrains per person per month, while families in the poorest of the poor will continue to get 35 kg of grains per month.