Question : INCLUSION OF VISIBLE FATS AND OILS UNDER PDS



(a) whether the Government proposes to include visible fats such as oil and ghee in the Public Distribution System (PDS) to increase its consumption among people; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) & (b): The Department of Food and Public Distribution has informed that at present no such proposal is under their consideration.