The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 by voice vote, to replace its corresponding Ordinance, which was promulgated in in June this year. The Bill seeks to amend the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. When read with Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement...
