Question

Under which programme, the Government decided to give free food grains to about 4 crore beneficiaries for one year from January 1, 2023 ?
 

• A. Antodaya Yojana
• B. NFSA
• C. TPDS
• D. Revamped TPDS

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question revolves around identifying the government program that decided to distribute free food grains to about 4 crore beneficiaries starting from January 1, 2023. The options presented are:

1. Antodaya Yojana
2. NFSA
3. TPDS
4. Revamped TPDS

Let's break down each option to identify the correct answer:

• Antodaya Yojana: This scheme primarily targets the poorest of the poor by providing them with subsidized food grains, but not specifically free food grains to 4 crore beneficiaries in 2023.
• TPDS (Targeted Public Distribution System): It's a food security system meant for distributing subsidized food grains, not specifically the scheme under discussion.
• Revamped TPDS: A modified version of TPDS, this also deals with subsidized rather than free distribution on the said date.
• NFSA (National Food Security Act): Under this, the scheme was revamped to give free food grains to around 4 crore beneficiaries for one year starting on January 1, 2023. This act serves to subsidize cereals and make clean products accessible to vulnerable sections.

Conclusively, the correct answer is NFSA, as it aligns with the government initiative mentioned in the question. The National Food Security Act specifically outlined the provision of free food grains to beneficiaries in 2023.