Agitation against replacing PDS with cash transfer...

KM bhai from Asha Parivar is reporting about a demonstration today in Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh where Govt has decided to change existing Public Distribution system with Cash transfer. In the demonstration outside the District Magistrate office it was demanded that instead of finishing PDS system should be strengthened and universalized. They said as the cash transfer will go to men in the family, food situation of a poor family may further deteriorate with new system. For more KM bhai can be reached at 08756011826

Posted on: Jul 08, 2011. Tags: KM Yadav

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