BharatNotes National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013
A rights-based framework entitling up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains (5 kg per person per month) at ₹1–3/kg under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
Context & Background
Enacted September 2013 based on the Sonia Gandhi-led NAC recommendation; operationalises the right to food recognised by the Supreme Court in PUCL v. Union of India.
UPSC Exam Relevance
Priority Households (5 kg/month at ₹1-2-3/kg — rice, wheat, coarse grains) vs Antyodaya (35 kg at ₹2/3/kg); 75%/50% coverage; PM-POSHAN (school meals) also included; ONORC portability.
