National Food Security Act

The National Food Security Act (NFSA), enacted in India in 2013, aims to provide subsidized food grains to the nation’s vulnerable populations. It guarantees access to affordable staple foods like rice, wheat, and coarse grains to approximately 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population. The act also introduces measures like maternity benefits and nutritional support to pregnant women and children. Its goal is to ensure food security, reduce hunger, and improve nutrition, especially for marginalized communities, by making food grains more accessible and affordable through government schemes.