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Nov 6, 2023 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the extension of the central government’s free foodgrains scheme under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 “for the next five years”. He made the announcement at election rallies in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the weekend.
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Mar 2, 2021 · Why in News. NITI Aayog, through a discussion paper, has recommended reducing the rural and urban coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, to 60% and 40%, respectively. It has also proposed a revision of beneficiaries as per the latest population which is currently being done through Census- 2011.
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5 days ago · Govt procures enough wheat for food security, but may fall short of target due to farmer stockholding. Surplus stocks help stabilize prices in case of inflation. | Latest News India
In 2022-23, the government’s purchases dropped to 18.19 million tonne, after a heatwave cut yields, causing cereal prices to spiral. In 2021-22, the government procured a record 43.34 million tonne.
Dec 23, 2022 · Free foodgrains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under National Food Security Act: Cabinet Decision. Centre to spend over Rs 2 lakh crore in next 1 year on food subsidy under NFSA and other welfare schemes: Shri Goyal. Historic decision reflects sensitivity of the prime minister toward the poor: Shri Goyal. Posted On: 23 DEC 2022 11:26PM by PIB Delhi.
Aug 26, 2013 · Lok Sabha passes Food Security Bill Sonia terms Bill a fulfilment of her party’s promise to wipe out hunger and malnutrition Updated - December 04, 2021 11:21 pm IST
Dec 31, 2022 · The roll out of center’s new integrated food security Scheme is set to begin on 1 January 2023. As per the decision made by cabinet, led by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the new Scheme would provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under NFSA, for the year 2023.
