CPI(M) seeks withdrawal of proposed NFSA amendment
The CPI(M) has demanded the withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act that would shift grain entitlement from a household-based system to a per capita model. The party argues the change is anti-poor and will disproportionately harm smaller households and states with successful family planning programs.
Why it matters
The debate highlights tensions between federal policy reform and the socio-economic realities of vulnerable populations and state-level demographic achievements.
Describing the proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which seeks to change the entitlement criteria under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) from a household-based system to a per capita system, as “anti-poor”, the CPI(M) on Tuesday accused the Union government of attempting to gradually dilute and weaken the legislation. The party demanded that the proposed amendment be withdrawn immediately.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition party's critique of government policy.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in