Question

Which of the following is/are the salient feature(s) of the National Food Security Bill?

• A. 75% of rural and 50% of the urban population entitled to 5 kg of rice, wheat and coarse grains at ₹ 3, ₹ 2, ₹ 1 per kg respectively per month
• B. Pregnant women and lactating mothers entitled to nutritious meals and maternity benefit of atleast ₹ 6000 for six months
• C. Central Government will provide funds to states in case of food grain short supply and will protect the current allocation to states
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Answer 2

The National Food Security Bill, enacted in 2013, has several salient features aimed at ensuring food security for a significant portion of the Indian population. These features include:
Subsidized food grains: 75% of rural and 50% of the urban population are entitled to 5 kg of rice, wheat, or coarse grains at subsidized rates of ₹3, ₹2, and ₹1 per kg respectively per month.
Benefits for pregnant and lactating women: Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to nutritious meals and a maternity benefit of at least ₹6000 for six months.
Central government support: The Central Government will provide funds to states in case of food grain short supply and will protect the current allocation to states.So the correct option is (D) :