Ministry/Department : Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Aim is to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India’s population i.e. 75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas.
Scheme:
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It converts the various existing food security schemes into legal entitlements (i.e.) from welfare based approach to rights based approach.
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It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, ICDS scheme and the PDS. It also recognizes maternity entitlements.
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Under NFSA, each beneficiaries is entitled to 5 kilograms of food grains per month at Rs.3, Rs.2, Rs.1 per kg for rice, wheat and coarse grains respectively.
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However, the beneficiaries under Antyodaya Anna Yojana will keep receiving the 35 Kg per household per month at same rates.
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It guarantees age appropriate meal, free of charge through local Anganwadi for children up to 6 months and one free meal for children in age group 6-14 years in schools.
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Every pregnant and lactating mother is entitled to a free meal at the local Anganwadi as well as maternity benefits of Rs. 6,000, in instalments.Meals for children upto 14 years of age.
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Food security allowance to beneficiaries in case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals.Maternal benefits does not extend to Government employees.
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The identification of eligible households is left to state governments.
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Coverage:
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75% of the rural population and up to 50% of the urban population for receiving subsidized food grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
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Overall, NFSA caters to 67% of the total population.
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Eligibility:
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Priority Households to be covered under TPDS, according to guidelines by the State government.
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Households covered under existing Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
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