Proposed NFSA amendments to revise foodgrain allocation for AAY households
The Union Food and Public Distribution Department has proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, revising foodgrain allocation for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households. The new provision entitles each person in an AAY household to 7 kg of foodgrains per month, with a maximum of 35 kg per household, free of charge. This replaces the previous norm of a flat 35 kg per AAY household, irrespective of size. The government states this aims to remove intra-category inequities and align entitlements with nutritional requirements, though critics argue it may reduce overall allocation for smaller families and create a 'North-South divide.'
Key Points
- The Union government proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, regarding foodgrain allocation for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households.
- The new rule allocates 7 kg of foodgrains per person per month, with a maximum of 35 kg per AAY household, free of cost.
- This replaces the previous flat 35 kg per household allocation, aiming to address inequities based on household size.
- Critics argue the amendment might reduce allocations for smaller families and create a 'North-South divide' due to varying family sizes across regions.
- Activists advocate for 14 kg per person and inclusion of pulses and edible oil based on ICMR recommendations.
Exam Facts
- National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, is being amended.
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households are affected.
- Proposed allocation: 7 kg per person, max 35 kg per household.
- Previous allocation: flat 35 kg per AAY household.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommendations are cited by activists.
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