Question 1

How many sections are in The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA)?

Accepted Answer

The The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) contains a total of 45 sections organized across 13 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — PRELIMINARY — 2 sections; Chapter II — PROVISIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY — 5 sections; Chapter III — FOOD SECURITY ALLOWANCE — 1 sections; Chapter IV — IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS — 3 sections; Chapter V — REFORMS IN TARGETED PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM — 1 sections; Chapter VI — WOMEN EMPOWERMENT — 1 sections; Chapter VII — GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM — 8 sections; Chapter VIII — OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY — 2 sections; Chapter IX — OBLIGATIONS OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY — 1 sections; Chapter X — OBLIGATIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES — 2 sections; Chapter XI — TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY — 3 sections; Chapter XII — PROVISIONS FOR ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY — 2 sections; Chapter XIII — MISCELLANEOUS — 14 sections.

Question 2

Where can I read the complete NFSA bare act online for free?

Accepted Answer

You can read the complete, updated text of The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) with all 45 sections for free at Law on Tips (lawontips.com). Each section includes the full legislative text with chapter-wise navigation.

Question 3

What does NFSA deal with?

Accepted Answer

The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) is an Indian legislation enacted in 2013 passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to provide for food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

Question 4

What is the full form of NFSA?

Accepted Answer

NFSA stands for "The National Food Security Act, 2013". It is an Indian legislation containing 45 sections across 13 chapters. You can read the complete NFSA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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The National Food Security Act, 2013

The National Food Security Act, 2013

Table of Contents

PRELIMINARY

PROVISIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY

FOOD SECURITY ALLOWANCE

IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS

REFORMS IN TARGETED PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

OBLIGATIONS OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

OBLIGATIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

PROVISIONS FOR ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY

MISCELLANEOUS

The National Food Security Act, 2013

The National Food Security Act, 2013

Table of Contents

PRELIMINARY

PROVISIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY

FOOD SECURITY ALLOWANCE

IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS

REFORMS IN TARGETED PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

OBLIGATIONS OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

OBLIGATIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

PROVISIONS FOR ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY

MISCELLANEOUS