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ActHistoricalThursday, 12 September 2013

National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.

Summary

Legally entitled up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Made food security a legal right, covering approximately 82 crore people.

Key Facts

TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record (Curated)
PublishedThursday, 12 September 2013
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCI

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesFarmersFPOsAgri-Input Industry

Government Context

UPA IICongress-led UPA
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