India’s food security programs aim to address hunger and malnutrition by ensuring access to adequate food for the most vulnerable sections of society.

National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, is a landmark legislation that seeks to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population, ensuring the right to food as a legal entitlement.

Key Features

1.Coverage and Entitlements

Covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population, targeting the economically weaker sections.

Beneficiaries receive 5 kg of food grains per person per month at subsidized rates

Rice: ₹3/kg