NFSA

Why it matters

• It establishes a statutory obligation for the state to ensure food and nutritional security for vulnerable populations.
• The act integrates the Public Distribution System with broader social protection mechanisms to reduce household food insecurity.
• It mandates transparency and accountability through the establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms at the district and state levels.

How it is asked

Focus on the transition from welfare to rights-based governance, the role of the Public Distribution System in poverty alleviation, and the challenges associated with identification of beneficiaries and supply chain management.