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27 June 2026

National Food Security Act amendments

The proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act is a significant policy development directly impacting the Public Distribution System and food security, making it a high-probability topic for questions on welfare schemes and poverty management.

1 min read Day 1 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Union Food and Public Distribution Department has released a draft amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
  • The proposed amendment modifies Section 3 to change the entitlement for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households.
  • The new proposal shifts from a flat 35 kg per household to a per-person entitlement of 7 kg, capped at 35 kg per household.
  • AAY entitlements remain free of charge.
  • The government states the objective is to remove intra-category inequities where larger households currently receive lower per-capita allocations than smaller households.
  • Critics argue the change may lead to reduced total allocations for certain states and highlight the lack of updated census data for identifying AAY beneficiaries.
  • Alternative demands include increasing the per-person allocation to 14 kg and expanding the basket of goods to include pulses and edible oil.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 5 in Proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act, which has been running since 27 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Critically examine the rationale behind shifting from a household-based to a per-capita-based food grain allocation under the National Food Security Act. What are the potential challenges in implementing such a transition? 150 words
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  2. The National Food Security Act aims to provide food and nutritional security to the vulnerable sections of society. Discuss the limitations of the current delivery mechanism and evaluate whether expanding the food basket to include pulses and oils is necessary for achieving holistic nutritional security in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act, what is the new per-person monthly entitlement for households covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)?

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