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8 July 2026

CPI(M) opposition to NFSA amendment

The proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act involves a significant policy shift in the Public Distribution System, which is a core topic for GS2 and GS3 regarding food security and welfare administration.

1 min read Day 3 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Union government has proposed an amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) regarding the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).
  • The proposed change involves shifting the entitlement criteria from a household-based system to a per capita system.
  • The government proposal suggests increasing the foodgrain entitlement from 5 kg per person to 7 kg per person.
  • Under the current system, households are entitled to a fixed 35 kg of foodgrains per month, regardless of family size.
  • Critics argue that the per capita model would maintain a 35 kg cap per household, effectively reducing the total entitlement for smaller households.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the impact on vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities, and landless labourers.
  • The proposed shift may disproportionately affect states with smaller average household sizes, often associated with successful implementation of family planning programmes.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 implications of transitioning from household-based to per capita-based food security entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) on vulnerable demographic groups. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the challenges in balancing demographic variations across states with the uniform implementation of national social welfare schemes. How can the government ensure that food security policies remain equitable for both large and small households? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the current provisions of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) within the National Food Security Act, what is the monthly foodgrain entitlement for an eligible household?

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