Why are Tamil Nadu and Kerala opposed to the proposed changes in Food Security law? | Explained
Tamil Nadu and Kerala oppose Food Security law changes, fearing reduced food grain allocations for smaller households and increased inequity.
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The story so far:On July 6, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to retain the present provision of 35 kg of food grains per household per month under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme, meant for the poorest of the poor, and not to make it a per capita system. The next day, the CPI(M)’sPolit Bureau also voiced its concern and demanded that the proposed amendment to the entitlement criteria be dropped. About 10 days ago, immediately after the Union government made public its plan to amend the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in this regard, Kerala’s Food Minister Anoop Jacob expressed reservations over the move.Also read | NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a householdWhat is the amendment mooted?On June 24, the Food and…
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