Question

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted in which year by the Government of India?

• A. 2013
• B. 2001
• C. 2008
• D. 2005

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2013

National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013

• The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted by the Government of India in 2013.
• This landmark legislation aims to provide subsidized food grains to a significant portion of the population.
• It seeks to ensure food and nutritional security in human life cycle approach, by ensuring availability of adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices.
• The Act covers about two-thirds of the country's population.
• Key provisions include:
  • Entitlement of 5 kilograms of food grains per person per month for general households.
  • Entitlement of 35 kilograms of food grains per household per month for priority households.
  • Special provisions for vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women, including supplementary nutrition.
• The NFSA aims to address issues of hunger and malnutrition in India.
• It is considered a significant step towards realizing the right to food for all citizens.
• The implementation of the Act is monitored by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state governments.
• The Act replaced the existing Public Distribution System (PDS) with a more rights-based approach.