India lower house of parliament passes cheap food plan

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India lower house of parliament passes cheap food plan
BBC News - India lower house of parliament passes cheap food plan

India's lower house of parliament has passed a controversial Food Security Bill that aims to provide subsidised food to two-thirds of the population.

Under the plan, which still needs to be approved by the upper house, 800m poor people would receive 5kg (11lb) of cheap grain every month.

Its backers argue it is a big step towards eradicating the widespread hunger and malnutrition plaguing India.

May feelings are that this is good if economics favor it.

I'd think a food stamp like program would be better.