Features of Proposed National Food Security Bill
The draft Bill is in two parts. implemented by state and local governments with support from the Central Government. The second part develops a framework of grievance redressal for food-related schemes, with potential for being extended to other economic and social rights. Food Entitlements and Related Matters Essential Entitlements This part is based on the NAC note of 23rd October 2010. The essential entitlements are: Public distribution system: 35 kgs per household per month at Rs 3/2/1 for rice/wheat /millets for Priority category; 20 kgs at (at most) half of MSP for General category. Maternal and child support: (1) Universalization of ICDS (as per Supreme Court orders); (2) counselling and support for optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding; (3) nutrition take-home rations for children under 3 and pregnant/lactating women; (4) cooked midday meals up to Class 8 in government and government-aided schools; (5) maternity entitlements of Rs 1000/month for 6 months for pregnant wom...