The government made a significant decision on Friday to distribute free rations to 81.35 crore impoverished people for one year under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The government presently supplies 5 kilograms of food grains to each person every month under the NFSA, often known as the food legislation, at Rs 2-3 per kg. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families are entitled to receive
- 35 kg of food grains every month.
- Rice costs Rs 3 per kg
- Wheat costs Rs 2 per kg