Government to implement Food Security Act in all states by next month
Government to implement Food Security Act in all states by next month

In a path breaking move, the Government of India has decided to firm its grip on the country’s food sector. The government is all set to implement the Food Security Act across the length and breadth of the country. Currently, 33 states of India fall under the act but by next month Tamil Nadu and Nagaland will also fall under the umbrella of this act. The aforementioned information was revealed by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan.

Paswan spill the beans during his recent visit to Ajmer. He was in the city to celebrate BJP’s second anniversary in the country as a ruling party. He further added that the government is working for the empowerment of the weaker section of the society, especially women, and is providing financial support to them to improve their living. Adding essential commodities like rice and wheat has been made available for them at cheaper rates.

What is food security Act:

The Act provides coverage to up to 75 per cent of the rural population and up to 50 per cent of the urban population for receiving subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Thus, covering about two-thirds of the population. The eligible persons will be entitled to receive 5 Kgs of foodgrains per person, per month at subsidised prices of Rs 3/2/1 per Kg for rice/wheat/coarse grains respectively. The existing Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households, that constitute the poorest of the poor, will continue to receive 35 Kgs of foodgrains per household per month.

 
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