National Food Security Act
Coverage of National Food Security Act in the Nexus archive.
- Why are Tamil Nadu and Kerala opposed to the proposed changes in Food Security law? | Explained
Ministers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have expressed opposition to proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act. The changes to the law are being criticized by these states for reasons detailed in the article.
- VACB’s sting operation uncovers widespread illegal diversion of food grains from NFSA godowns, ration shops in Kerala
VACB's undercover Operation Food Safety revealed illegal diversion of subsidized food grains from NFSA warehouses and ration shops in Kerala. Anti-corruption agents posed as black marketeers to purchase grains at prices below market rates.
- Odisha CM announces free education from KG to PG in govt. institutions
Odisha's Chief Minister announced free education from kindergarten to postgraduate level in government institutions. The state also launched the Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana, providing an additional 5 kg of rice monthly to beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act and State Food Security Scheme.