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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.

July 12, 2011 / 11:52 IST
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The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) has approved the draft of a law to provide food to all. The proposals will cost the government nearly Rs 1,00,000 crore annually. CNBC-TV18 learns that the Food Security Bill is likely to be introduced in monsoon session. It will be sent to Law Ministry for inspection and to the panel of state CMs for inputs. The Cabinet will approve the final draft of the bill.

NC Saxena, Member of the National Advisory Council (NAC) told CNBC-TV18 that NAC
first published: Jul 11, 2011 10:15 pm

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