As per the Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the proposed AAY entitlement replaces the existing fixed household allocation with what structure?
- 10 kg per person, capped at 40 kg per household
- 7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household
- 5 kg per person, no household cap
- 35 kg per household, increased to 40 kg for large families
Answer: 7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household
The draft proposes providing each AAY beneficiary 7 kg of foodgrains per month, subject to a maximum limit of 35 kg per household, replacing the existing flat 35 kg per household regardless of family size.