The government did not intend to force people to change their food habits, he said

Meat sellers have complained of the adverse impact on their trade

He assured that digital adoption would not take away jobs but will instead enhance efficiency

On Monday, the govt also said that even possessing the demonetised currency notes was an offence

Amid protests, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar requested Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to take up the financial business at 12 noon.