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Vigilance conducts statewide inspections of ration shops, NFSA godowns in KeralaKerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched 'Operation Bhakshya Suraksha'. Surprise inspections targeted NFSA godowns and ration s...16 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST- Ration Card Upgrade: Govt to launch “Sarthak PDS”; what it is, how it works, and how it is beneficialThe central government has launched "Sarthak PDS," a Rs. 25,530 crore initiative to enhance transparency in the public distribution system ...02 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Retail central bank digital currency in circulation falls by 24% in FY26The value of retail central bank digital currency in circulation saw a significant drop of 24.08 percent in 2025-26. Despite this, the Rese...29 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Sarthak PDS gets Cabinet nod with Rs 25,530 crore outlay to modernise food distribution systemApart from modernising the distribution and logistics network, the scheme seeks to strengthen fair price shops (FPS) and to assist state ag...28 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
- Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution systemThe Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System scheme. This initiative aims to modernize India's foo...27 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- West Bengal Chief Election Officer Manoj Agarwal appointed state's chief secretaryManoj Agarwal, the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, has been appointed as the state's new Chief Secretary. A 1990 batch IAS officer,...11 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirementIndia's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supp...06 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
- West Bengal: ED raids premises in Kolkata, Burdwan in PDS 'scam' caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday carried out raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of its money laundering investi...25 Apr, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- Case for food security: Effective PDS implementation by states has helped pull millions out of povertyNew research argues that the public distribution system lifted 38 million people out of poverty in 2009-10. And it’s getting better.10 Nov, 2013, 11.15 AM IST
- Decision soon on cash-for-food doleThe government will soon have to decide on the proposal of direct cash payments in lieu of food subsidy as a key committee of Parliament ha...21 Aug, 2010, 02.43 AM IST
- No easy route to food securityThe public distribution system (PDS) has failed to deliver on its objectives in many parts of the country.19 Jul, 2010, 07.41 AM IST
- Centre gears up for PDS revampAfter having systematically weakened the country’s Public Distribution System, the Centre is now gearing up for its complete revamp, on the...13 Jul, 2010, 09.01 PM IST
- Government's food subsidy bill totals Rs 60000 croreThe Centre is gearing up to put in place a stringent monitoring system for the Public Distribution System (PDS) even as coining the food se...12 Jul, 2010, 11.00 PM IST
- Govt to release 16.65 LT of sugar in JulyThe govt decided to release 16.65 lakh tonnes of sugar in the open market and through PDS.25 Jun, 2010, 09.57 PM IST
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