What percentage of India’s population is covered under

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Two-thirds of India's population is covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which aims to provide subsidized food grains to the eligible population. The NFSA ensures food security and nutritional needs for vulnerable sections of society. Important Points: • Objective: To provide food security to the underprivileged by ensuring access to subsidized food grains. • Launch Year: 2013 • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution • Implementing Agency: State Governments and Union Territories • Key Benefits: o Covers approximately 81.35 crore individuals, ensuring subsidized food grains. o Extension of PMGKAY (PradhanMantriGaribKalyan Anna Yojana) for 5 more years. o Provides food security under the Public Distribution System (PDS). • Impact: Contributed significantly to reducing hunger and ensuring food security among vulnerable populations.