National Food Security Act and Food Security in India -A Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2025.v12n12.008Keywords:
National Food Security Act, Food Security, Socio-economic Policy, Right to Food, Legal FrameworksAbstract
The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to combat hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. This paper critically examines the provisions, legal framework, and broader implications of the NFSA, with particular emphasis on its objectives, scope, implementation challenges, and impact on social welfare. It evaluates the effectiveness of the Act in fulfilling its stated goals, especially in light of India’s persistent socio-economic disparities. The study explores the role of the State in realizing the right to food, the administrative and institutional challenges in implementation, and the alignment of the Act with constitutional mandates, particularly Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Furthermore, the paper highlights the legislative, administrative, and judicial mechanisms adopted to strengthen food security in India and offers recommendations for improving the Act’s implementation. By analyzing existing literature and policy initiatives, the study assesses the current status of food security in India and examines the measures undertaken by the Government of India over the years through various laws and policies.
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