Question: For the implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013 by Goa government Union government provided a subsidy of –
(a) 70 Crores
(b) 60 Crores
(c) 65 Crores
(d) 80 Crores
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- On 2 December 20115, Goa Government has launched the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
- It will benefit more than one third of the state’s population.
- Around 5 lakh, 11 thousand people in the targeted Public Distribution System (PDS) in Goa.
- As per the scheme, rice will be given at the subsidised rate of 3 rupees per kg and wheat at the rate of 3 rupees per kg to target persons
- The Union government will bear a subsidy of 65 crores rupees to implement the scheme in the state.
- The state government will be spending around 25 crores annually for the same.
- The state government’s civil supplies and distribution departments have scrutinized the PDS households for effective implementation of this scheme.
- Ration cards in the state are also getting digitized and the consolidated data is getting updated with Aadhar card and other identifications.
- The Act also includes the Midday Meal (MDM) Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme and Public Distribution System (PDS) under it to provide subsidized food grains.
Reference:
http://www.dip.goa.gov.in/pressrelease_disp.php?id=80