Question

The National Food Security Act, 2013 focuses on which set of population and what benefits do they enjoy.

Answer 1

Instruction:

• Explain benefits given to Antyodaya Anna Yojana cardholders and the priority households.

Answer:

• National Food Security Act on 5 July 2013 which legalised the right to food in India.
• The law focuses on two sets of populations: the Antyodaya Anna Yojana cardholders and the priority households.
• The Antyodaya Anna Yojana card holders are identified as the poorest of the poor in India.
• The Antyodaya beneficiaries are entitled to 35 kilograms of foodgrains per family per month.
• Similarly, priority households are identified by the state governments and are entitled to 5 kilograms of foodgrains per person per month.