News Topic:National Food Security Act (NFSA)
J&K
J&K expands ration coverage to include children, widows and divorcees
In a move aimed at strengthening food security and ensuring greater inclusivity, the J&K Government has widened the scope of its Public Distribution System (PDS).
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J&K
J-K commences distribution of free foodgrains amongst AAY, priority households
In an important move aimed at ensuring food security, the Government of India has announced the distribution of foodgrains, free of cost to NFSA beneficiaries.
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J&K
Five kilogram ration per soul not enough to meet needs: Consumers
The people across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh are perturbed over the announcement of the scrapping of PMGKAY.
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India
Govt extends 5kg free food grains scheme till March 2022
The Union Cabinet decided to extend the free food grains supply under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till March 2022.
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J&K
J&K ranks third in Zero Hunger Index: NITI Aayog
On the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of Zero Hunger index, J&K has managed to secure third rank among eight others in the fray.
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J&K
Eligible families to receive free 5 kg ration per person in J&K
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs has started distributing additional free 5 kilogram of food grains per person in J&K.
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India
Govt to provide free food grains in May, June
The government decided to resume providing free food grains to the poor in May and June to help them tide over the economic hardship.
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Kashmir
DDC Pulwama reviews verification process of ration cards
PULWAMA — Following the release of the list of ineligible and eligible beneficiaries after a marathon exercise of five months, the District Development Commissioner...
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