The issues of buffer stock and food security in India.

Among the challenges that India is facing today, food security is one of the most prominent challenges. Rapidly increasing population, rising food prices and the threat of climate change are challenges that need to be dealt with on a war footing. Swami Vivekananda once said "the person who is struggling to fill his stomach

Philosophism cannot be explained. "If India is to be included in the list of developed nations, it must ensure its food security. Given the enthusiasm and enthusiasm that India has shown in the last few years in dealing with various problems A better future can be expected.

National Food Security Mission - In view of the fast growing population in India and slow pace of production of food grains accordingly, the National Development Council has entrusted the responsibility to the National Food Security in May 2007. The National Food Security Act 2013 is a law notified by the Government of India through which the Government of India aims to ensure that food grains are available to the general public in the country.

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Providing food grains at concessional rates to up to 75 percent of the population in rural areas and up to 50 percent of urban areas under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under this law

There is a provision of Thus it is estimated to benefit about two-thirds of the country's population. Five Kms per month to eligible families G Rice, wheat and coarse grains Rs. 3, 2 and 1 per kg respectively. Will be available at a discounted rate of Rs.35 kg per family to the families involved in Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). Grain of grains will continue as before. The eligible families will be selected to receive subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDM) for a period of 365 days after its implementation. Pregnant and lactating women will also get maternity benefit of at least Rs 6000 during pregnancy and after six months of delivery. Children up to the age of 14 years can take nutritious food or take home ration as per prescribed nutritional norms.