Antyodaya Anna Yojana

DRAFT NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026: KEY PROVISIONS, IMPLICATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA

The Draft NFSA (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes allocating 7 kg of foodgrains per person for AAY households, capped at 35 kg. This rationalizes food subsidies and addresses disparities, though large families may face nutritional gaps due to the rigid cap.