National Food Security Act
Seventy five percent of rural and 50 percent of the urban population are entitled for three years from enactment to five kg food grains per month at 3 , 2 , 1 per kg for rice, wheat and coarse grains (millet), respectively.The states are responsible for determining eligibility.Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a nutritious “take home ration” of 600 Calories and a maternity benefit of at least Rs 6,000 for six months.Children 6 months to 14 years of age are to receive free hot meals or “take home rations”.
The central government will provide funds to states in case of short supplies of food grains.
Visit: http://foodsuppb.gov.in/?q=node/144
District Administartion Complex Tarn Taran
District Administartion Complex
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