ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India. It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public Distribution System.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Act ensures nutritional support to women and children. Pregnant and lactating women would be entitled to nutritious meals, free of charge under the MDM and ICDS schemes. Children in the age group of 6-14 years would also be entitled to free nutritious meals under the MDM and ICDS schemes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Act entitles 35 kg of foodgrains per AAY Household per month, whereas 5 Kg of foodgrain per PHH Person per month. Identification of beneficiaries/households under NFSA is done by respective State/UT Government, which is required to frame its own criteria. Highly subsidised Central Issue Prices of Re. 1, Rs.