-Business Standard The apex court directed the Centre to re-determine coverage in accordance with Section 9 of the NFSA The Supreme Court directed the Centre to come out with a solution so that benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) are not restricted in accordance with the Census 2011. And, more and more needy persons get the benefits under the Act. Keeping in mind that the ‘Right to Food’ is a fundamental...
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Centre faces cover-up charge over iron rice given to poor, kids -Animesh Bisoee and GS Mudur
-The Telegraph 'Shocking that govt is trying to evade responsibility by issuing circulars that call on state governments to comply with FSSAI regulations' Jamshedpur, New Delhi: Two citizens’ alliances on Monday accused the Centre of trying to “cover up” what they have described as its “irresponsible” and “unscientific” decision to release iron-fortified rice through government food schemes and exposing vulnerable people to the potential health risks of iron overdose. The Right to Food...
More »Automation Raises Risk Of Job Loss. Upskill, Say Experts -Aprameya Rao
-NDTV.com A recent report by an international research and advisory company forecasts a grim future for the job market in the five biggest economies of Asia Pacific, including India. By 2040, the working Population of these five economies -- India, China, South Korea, Australia, and Japan -- are at a higher risk of automation than North America and Europe, notes Forrester in its latest report 'Future Of Jobs Forecast, 2020 To 2040'. As...
More »Rise in hysterectomies among young women, at private hospitals will cause a crisis; here is why -Jesty Saira Varghese
-Down to Earth Undergoing hysterectomy at younger ages can have adverse health impacts including osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases The rise in cases of hysterectomy or the surgical procedure for uterus removal in India has been a cause of concern in recent years, with critics complaining that doctors are too quick to take out the uterus at the smallest sign of trouble. While it is difficult to gauge the actual extent of the problem...
More »Staple spikes: Has an abnormal Kharif 2022 caused rice prices to rise -Raju Sajwan
-Down to Earth The United States Department of Agriculture has said rice production in India may decline by 0.9% in 2022-23 due to uneven rains Rice prices are spiking across India, even in areas where it is the staple. This development comes even as the country has experienced an abnormal Kharif season, with uneven distribution of rainfall. The cereal that forms the staple diet of over half of India’s Population has become prohibitively...
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