economics medium True/False

The 'National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013' legally entitles up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population to receive highly subsidized food grains, covering approximately 67% of India's total population.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The NFSA marked a paradigm shift from a welfare-based approach to a rights-based approach to food security. It mandates the government to provide 5 kg of food grains per person per month at highly subsidized prices (Rs. 1-3 per kg) through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). It also includes specific nutritional entitlements for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children.

Topic Indian Economy - Agriculture
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway
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