The government is considering convening a special session of parliament to pass a USD 24 billion welfare scheme to give cheap food to hundreds of millions of people, if opposition parties agree to the proposal, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.
Also read: Cabinet likely to take up Ordinance on Food Bill on June 13 Chidambaram's comments came after a cabinet meeting to discuss passing the plan by executive order.There are deep divisions within the ruling Congress party and its allies over how to ratify the plan. Many lawmakers oppose using an executive order and want the measure passed in parliament.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
