National Advisory Council

Making universal healthcare a reality has been the need of the hour for India. NAC's announcement has just brought it a step closer.

India's primary health care needs quick reform

Primary health care delivery needs to reinvent itself. Only then can India aimfor universal health coverage

Test cash-transfer scheme before launch warn experts

NC Saxena, member, National Advisory Council and R Jagannathan, editor, Firstpost.com explain to CNBC-TV18 that the cash transfer of subsidy scheme needs to tested before it is replicated across the country to prevent and resolve the challenges that have rendered similar schemes inefficient.

NAC reminds the govt about the marginalised

Activist Harsh Mander, who was recently dropped from the National Advisory Council (NAC), says that in his experience, the PM was his own man

Sangma seeks cancellation of Mukherjee's nomination

Opposition Presidential nominee PA Sangma today sought cancellation of nomination of UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee under the Office of Profit rules on the ground that he is Chairman of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

The silent power of Sonia Gandhi

The journey of a small town girl from Italy who has become one of the most influential people in the world.

Land Acquisition: Has India's growth taken two steps back?

Last night the Cabinet approved the draft Land Acquisition Bill and it's widely expected it will be introduced in Parliament tomorrow. Experts debate if whether the bill creates a fair and equitable policy that both protects owners and also facilitates industry and urbanization or has it created obstacles which could affect India’s growth.

Extremely positive about Land Acquisiton Bill: Harsh Mander

The Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council (NAC) has played an active role in shaping up the Land Acquisition & Rehabilitation Bill. In an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan, Harsh Mander, member of the NAC said that he is extremely positive about this Bill.

Govt unveils draft Land Acquisition Bill

Amid a raging controversy over land acquisition, Government today unveiled a new draft bill putting in place a transparent, legal framework aimed at giving adequate compensation to land owners and ensuring rehabilitation of those displaced.

Jairam Ramesh's draft Land Acquisition Bill detailed

In a first of his actions as the Rural Development minister, Jairam Ramesh is putting the draft land acquisition bill out in the public domain for comments. Siddharth Zarabi of CNBC-TV18 details the contents of the draft bill.

Govt should curb leakages in PDS to up food security: NAC

NC Saxena, Member of the National Advisory Council (NAC) told CNBC-TV18 that NAC's recommendation was for 90% coverage in rural areas, which has been reduced to 75% but that is not the main issue. In fact, he said that the main issue is how to identify the poor people and how to reduce leakages in the system.

Govt to include NAC's views in Land Acquisition bill

Government today said the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill will include the recommendations made by Sonia Gandhi-led NAC, and once passed, the legislation will ensure that there are "no more Singurs" in the country.

Does NAC's draft bill 'actually' tackle communal violence?

The National Advisory Council's (NAC) draft bill to tackle communal violence has created considerable controversy both in the opposition and in sections of the press.

Is NAC making all future industrialization tough?

On CNBC-TV18, NC Saxena, member of the NAC and Sanjay Ubale, CEO of Tata Realty discuss two sides of the coin.

NAC's 'land'mark reform: Pvt sector can't buy land directly

It what is being dubbed as a historic decision, the National Advisory Council that met on Wednesday to discuss the norms for land acquisition have announced that the recommendations ensure it is a win-win situation for all.

Direct cash subsidy: Will it improve delivery?

The government’s decision to move towards direct transfer of cash subsidy for kerosene, LPG and fertiliser has been held by some as a major attempt to improve delivery and circumvent corruption but others have serious reservations. Beyond that there are also questions about whether a full-proof system can be put in place in a country like India.

Rural employment schemes: Will FM dole out more money?

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is now in its sixth year to empower rural India and transform livelihoods. Will the FM dole out more money for this scheme this budget?

Export norms need to be altered to procure more food: NAC

NAC has opposed the efforts carried out by the Rangarajan Committee to moderate the extent of the Right to Food under the proposed act, stating that India can procure and provide more food if the exports are stopped at least for a small period of time.

POSCO order should not be read as a clearance: NAC

Member of the National Advisory Council or NAC, NC Saxena has said that the order should not be read as a clearance.

National Food Security Bill: The road ahead

New National Food Security Bill, a landmark proposal that aims to provide subsidised foodgrains to upto 75 % of the country's population. CNBC-TV18’s Economic Policy Editor Siddharth Zarabi met up with NAC Member NC Saxena to ask him about the way forward on this landmark plan.

India's food security bill to be delayed by a year?

India's proposed food security bill will take at least a year to be finalised, delaying a key vote-winning policy for the ruling Congress party as crucial state elections loom, the Financial Express reported on Wednesday.

Master card: The UID faces opposition

The unique identity (UID) numbers being issued with much fanfare have no legal sanctity. This may surprise many who casually know about the UID scheme and believe it represents a progressive and transparent new India.