Lack of Political Will, Not Grains, Is Why We Do Not Have Universal PDS
Can the Union government exercise its sovereignty in extending food subsidies to states during a historic crisis despite an enlarged fiscal deficit?
File photo of a volunteer distributing food to migrant workers travelling home at a Kanyakumari railway station. Photo: PTI
Labour10 hours ago
Some states have started responding to the Supreme Courtâs directions on ensuring food security, cash transfers and transportation for migrant workers. It is time the Union government steps up.
In a suo moto hearing on May 13, the Supreme Court observed that migrant workers have once again been left in dire straits. The bench directed the Union, and state governments of Delhi, Haryana and UP, to provide income support, transportation and food rations without local ID cards. Since then, chief minister Kejriwal has promised food for Delhiâs distressed populace while Karnataka is considering a relief package to t
Migrant Workers Registration Process Very Slow; Expedite for Pandemic Benefit Schemes: SC
The apex court was hearing an application filed by three activists who have sought directions to the Centre and states to ensure food security, cash transfers, transport facilities and other welfare measures.
Supreme Court of India. Photo: PTI
Law2 hours ago
New Delhi:Â The Supreme Court on Monday said the process of registration of migrant workers is very slow and it must be expedited so that benefit of various schemes can be extended to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The apex court observed it is not happy with the efforts of the Centre as well as the states on the issue of registration of unorganised workers.