Section 16 of NFSA : Section 16: State Food Commission

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the residents of a state in India are facing issues with accessing their food entitlements under the Public Distribution System (PDS). There are complaints about the quality of food grains being distributed, delays in the supply, and exclusion of eligible beneficiaries from the list.

To address these issues, the State Government, as per Section 16 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, sets up a State Food Commission. This Commission is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the Act, ensuring that the food security system is functioning properly, and that the rights of the citizens are being upheld.

The Comm...

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