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PDS could be renamed after Indira Gandhi to roll out food law

New Delhi: The government is considering a proposal to rename the public distribution system after Indira Gandhi to prevent opposition parties from taking credit for implementing the National Food Security Act.  “There is a proposal



The minister said the name of the food law would not be changed because that would require an amendment.  

“We are going to change the name of the scheme and not the law,” Thomas said, adding that he is discussing the issue with Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Apart from renaming the PDS, Thomas said the government is considering having a logo for the scheme for better reach.  

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