It does not bar any state or the Centre from continuing or launching other food-based schemes.
A much stronger focus was required on irrigation and water management. The FM merely acknowledged that it was a problem.
Only three percent of Indians pay income tax; our tax-GDP ratio is among the lowest in the world. This must change. Our elites must realise that India's poverty has damaging consequences for them, and that they can help decrease it. The food security bill, with all its limitations, will hopefully contribute to generating such awareness, says Praful Bidwai.
Experts say the Bill should include higher-value food items than just cereals
Implementing the Food Ordinance is the bigger challenge and there are many provisions of the National Food Security Bill which need to be expanded and strengthened.
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