Food subsidy of Rs 8,228 cr released to 5 states under NFSA
Under the National Food Security Act, the Centre has released Rs 8,228.01 crore so far this fiscal, to five states where procurement of grains is decentralised.
Feb 24, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
CCEA nod to maintain higher buffer stock of foodgrains
To avoid shortage of foodgrains once all states implement the food law, government Friday approved raising buffer stock and strategic reserve limits of Food Corporation of India for both wheat and rice.
Jan 16, 2015, 17:59 PM IST
Food subsidy to touch Rs 1.31 lakh crore for implementing food law
The government's food subsidy bill is estimated to touch Rs 1,31,086 crore annually to implement the food security law, Parliament was informed Friday.
Aug 01, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
