India’s food subsidy bill, which was Rs 2.87 lakh crore in FY23, will be Rs 1.97 lakh crore this fiscal. Between 146 BC and 31 BC, the Roman Republic started the Grain Dole; the state gave citizens grain at a marginal cost or for free. State welfare subsidised Rome’s urban migrants who played a crucial role, both in politics and the economy. Between 146 BC and 31 BC, the Roman Republic started the Grain Dole; the state gave citizens grain at a marginal cost or for free. State welfare subsidised Rome’s urban migrants who played a crucial role, both in politics and the economy.

Source: Indian Express December 10, 2023 15:18 UTC