Tamil Nadu has opposed the Centre’s proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, regarding foodgrain entitlement under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).
National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 & Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): Key Facts
National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013: Provides legal entitlement to subsidised foodgrains to eligible households through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
Coverage: Covers up to 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population (based on the 2011 Census).
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY):
Launched in 2000 to provide food security to the poorest of the poor households.
Implemented under the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Present Entitlement: Every AAY household receives 35 kg of foodgrains per month, irrespective of family size.
Proposed Amendment: Entitlement to be 7 kg per person per month, with a maximum ceiling of 35 kg per household.
Objective of Amendment: To reduce intra-category inequity and align foodgrain allocation with individual nutritional requirements.
Concern Raised: States with smaller average family size may receive less foodgrain per household, reducing benefits to vulnerable families.
Eligible AAY Beneficiaries: Include widows, elderly without regular income, persons with disabilities, tribal families, landless labourers and destitute households.
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