Tamil Nadu CM opposes proposed amendment to National Food Security Act, urges retention of 35 kg foodgrain entitlement
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider a proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act, 2013. The amendment seeks to convert the existing household-based entitlement of 35 kg foodgrains per month under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) to a per capita benefit of 7 kg per person, with an overall ceiling of 35 kg per household. CM Vijay argues this change would diminish food security for nearly 70 lakh vulnerable citizens in Tamil Nadu, particularly penalizing states with smaller families and reducing foodgrains for the poorest households.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay opposes the proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act, 2013.
- The amendment would change AAY entitlement from 35 kg per household to 7 kg per person, capped at 35 kg per household.
- CM Vijay argues this would reduce food security for nearly 70 lakh vulnerable citizens in Tamil Nadu.
- The change would penalize states with smaller average family sizes, like Tamil Nadu (3.54 members).
- The existing household-based entitlement ensures assured, unconditional protection for the poorest of the poor.
Exam Facts
- National Food Security Act, 2013.
- Proposed amendment to first proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 3.
- Existing AAY entitlement: 35 kg foodgrains per month per household.
- Proposed AAY entitlement: 7 kg per person per month, ceiling 35 kg per household.
- Tamil Nadu has 18,64,600 AAY ration cards, covering 69,26,983 beneficiaries.
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