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Food Bill moved despite ruckus in Lok Sabha [1]

Bill represents a shift from welfare-based approach to a rights-based one:Food Minister

Amid the Opposition uproar in the Lok Sabha over allegations of corruption in the UPA government, the National Food Security Bill was taken up for consideration on Monday. When, after frequent disruptions, the House reassembled at 3 p.m., Girija Vyas, who was in the Chair, announced that the House would take up for further consideration the motion moved by Food Minister K.V. Thomas on May 2.

Publication Date: 
07/05/2013
Vinay Kumar [2]
Hindu (New Delhi) [3]
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Food Security [4], Legislation [5], Food Prices [6], Corruption [7], Ministry Of Food & Civil Supplies [8], Food Policy [9]

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