Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K......

BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday promised to enact an-anti conversion law with stringent provisions in Maharashtra, and also assured a skill census for training as per industry needs as well as......

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

The National Population Register, which will be carried out across the country next year, will have credible data of every family and individual, strengthen the national security and can be used......

States open up PDS to non-cardholders to meet crisis

However, experts say that unless clear guidelines are there, it remains to be seen how many people fall within the ambit and who remains excluded. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC:......

Survey pitches for hike in PDS rates to trim food subsidy bill

Stating that the food subsidy bill is becoming "unmanageably large", the Economic Survey 2021 on Friday suggested the government to increase the selling price of foodgrains provided through ration......

Should the PDS be restructured?

The government's decision to put on hold even limited cuts in ration shop entitlements spells trouble for any future attempts to target subsidies. Two experts give their opinion on whether the......

Polls Over, BJP, Congress Faced With MSP Hike Promise

If states have to fall in line with MSPs declared by political parties, they will have to do so in violation of central order or bear the full expense of the surplus procured at above MSP rates.......

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

The study found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September......