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Critically examine the proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act relating to Antyodaya Anna Yojana entitlements. Analyse their likely socio-economic implications. Suggest measures to ensure equitable food security.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Q4. Critically examine the proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act relating to Antyodaya Anna Yojana entitlements. Analyse their likely socio-economic implications. Suggest measures to ensure equitable food security. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The proposed amendments to the National Food Security …

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Context: The Centre is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to cut subsidy costs by removing ineligible beneficiaries, as the food subsidy bill has crossed ₹2 lakh crore in FY26. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY): What it is? A free foodgrain distribution scheme under the National Food Security Act …

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Odisha tops State ranking for implementation of the National Food Security Act

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Issues related to poverty and hunger, schemes for the vulnerable sections of society etc   Context: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister released the ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’ 2022 during a conference of State Food Ministers on ‘Food and Nutrition Security of India’.   Findings: Odisha is in the first …

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:

GS Paper 2: Topics covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Context: The Government has clarified that Aadhaar of Husbands is not mandatory under the Pradhan …

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