National Food Security Act (NFSA)

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013 is an Indian law aimed at ensuring affordable and reliable access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations. It guarantees legal rights to subsidized food grains—such as rice, wheat, and pulses—to families identified as poor or at risk of hunger. The act covers about two-thirds of India’s population, providing it through schemes like Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), Mother and Child Nutrition programs, and Annapurna. NFSA seeks to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity while promoting social equity and improved health outcomes across the country.