Empty
stomachs epitomise the situation of hunger in our country. In West Bengal,
we have the added problems of a new Government unable to stem the continuing
rot in the Public Distribution System (PDS). In such a situation, the National
Food Security Act 2012, which has been planned as the new showpiece of the UPA
II Government has been passed with doubtful potential to deal with the problems
of hunger and malnutrition.
Mass
organizations, trade unions and NGOs have been creating public awareness on
this issue and have been struggling for food entitlements for the hungry as
part of a National Campaign. On the 5th of September 2013 we
invite you so that we can share with you our assessment of the bill and can
give before you our future programme.
Right to Food and Work Campaign-West Bengal along with
other participants is organizing a Press Conference on September 5 at 4 p.m. at
Kolkata Press Club to provide information on the present state of hunger and
starvation in the state and provide a critique of the National Food Security
Act, as well as our future course of action.
Saradindu
Biswas
Convenor
Right to Food and Work Campaign-West Bengal
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