New Delhi: After taking charge of the ministry of food and civil supplies, Union minister Ramvilas Paswan listed price rise control, improving public distribution system (PDS) and creation of adequate storage capacity for foodgrains as his priorities. “I have just assumed charge and will hold discussions with officials over key issues such as PDS, FCI godowns and ensuring minimum support price (MSP) to farmers this week,” said Mr Paswan, while speaking to reporters.
He also stated that his ministry would work for providing maximum benefits to public and farmers. “My priority will be to correct the deficiencies in PDS by strengthening it,” added Mr Paswan. The minister was accompanied by his son Chirag Paswan while taking the charge of the ministry.
