New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Union government has unveiled the draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, inviting public comments as part of its consultation process to address long-standing inequities in foodgrain entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, particularly for households covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).Under the NFSA, while AAY households constitute the poorest of the poor and are legally entitled to receive 35 kg of foodgrains per fami…
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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.The report by The Express Tribune said the crisis is being exacerbated by climate-related disasters, food insecurity, unsafe water and inadequate investment in nutrition programmes.Despite contributing less than one pe…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday that India’s success of the Viksit Bharat @2047 rests on the robust integration of agriculture, knowledge, research and innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day national conference “Sustainable Agriculture for Viksit Bharat@2047: Tradition, Technology and Tangible Outcomes”, Birla said, “India’s agriculture is not merely the backbone of the economy but also the cornerstone of our cultural consciousne…
Indore, June 13 (IANS) Collective commitment to food security, climate resilience, sustainable farming and farmer empowerment at a time of global uncertainties, the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting concluded here on Saturday with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Indore Declaration’. The deliberations revolved around four key priorities: ensuring food and nutritional security; promoting agricultural trade and cooperation; advancing regenerative, climate‑resilient and sustainable practic…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Friday appealed to BRICS nations for greater collaboration, urging all member countries to work together towards empowering small farmers, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the world.Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that collective efforts by BRICS nations can provide a new direction to global agriculture and contribute significantly to building a more secure, sustainable and inclusive agricultural f…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) As the NDA government completed 12 years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of farmers, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s food security, nutrition, and economic growth. Taking to the social media platform X with a hashtag ‘#12YearsOfKisanSamriddhi’, the Prime Minister said that farmers play a crucial role in ensuring the country’s food security and prosperity.PM Modi said…
Suva, June 8 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua on Monday, with discussions held on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, Minister for Policing and Communications, reaffirming our shared commitment to deeper cooperation in cybersec…
Bhopal/Indore, June 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to shine on the global stage as Indore hosts the prestigious “BRICS Agriculture Working Group” meeting and the Agriculture Ministers’ conference from June 9 to 13 under India’s presidency of the grouping. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressing a press conference in Bhopal, described the event as a proud moment for India and Madhya Pradesh.The meetings will deliberate on critical global issues, incl…
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday paid courtesy visits to Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, and Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi. During the meetings, the Chief Minister held extensive discussions on Rajasthan’s key developmental priorities, including renewable energy, food security, youth empowerment, skill development,…
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) The felicitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s highest honour “Agricola Medal” during his visit to Italy, has been described by the farming community as a “proud and exciting’ moment for India. Shubham Tiwari, a Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) beneficiary saw this as global recognition of India’s agricultural policies.Tiwari, who is also the founder-operator of Gra…