NFSA

The Union government has denied allegations that names of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) have been arbitrarily deleted in Punjab. Responding to concerns raised by state officials and political representatives, the Centre clarified that the ration distribution database remains intact and that any changes are strictly governed by established norms.

In a significant move to enhance food access and reinforce social welfare measures, the Indian government has expanded the coverage of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to include an additional 79 lakh beneficiaries. This extension brings the total number of people receiving subsidized food grains under the scheme to over 81 crore. The inclusion is aimed at strengthening food security across the country, particularly for vulnerable populations, and is part of the broader objective to ensure no one is left behind in the nation’s hunger mitigation efforts.

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