Inclusion of the Disabled in National Food Security Act, 2013
Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – Welfare schemes
In News:
State Governments/UTs have been asked to include all eligible disabled persons under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
Ministry: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Keytakeaways
The disabled persons should get their entitled quota of food grains under NFSA & Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) as per provisions of the Act.
Fresh ration cards should be issued for those who are not covered as per the eligibility criteria.
The disabled person should also be covered by States/UTs under the priority households.
Section 10 of the NFSA: Identification and coverage of persons under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). Disability is one of the criteria for inclusion of beneficiaries under AAY households.
Section 38 of the NFSA: The Central Government may from time to time give directions to the State Governments for effective implementation of the provisions of the Act.
Hence, the disabled persons without ration cards are also eligible for getting benefits under Atmanirbhar Bharat package.
