(5) Which scheme was implemented under the Food Security Act in Gujarat?
(A) Ma Annapurna Yojna
(B) MANREGA
(C) Antodaya Yojna
(D) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna
Answers
Explanation:
AHMEDABAD: Three years after the introduction of the National Food Security Act, the Gujarat government today implemented it across the state re-christening it as "Maa Annapurna Yojna", drawing the ire of Congress which accused the BJP of hijacking their pet programme.
AHMEDABAD: Three years after the introduction of the National Food Security Act, the Gujarat government today implemented it across the state re-christening it as "Maa Annapurna Yojna", drawing the ire of Congress which accused the BJP of hijacking their pet programme."Maa Annapurna Yojna", was simultaneously launched from all the districts of the state on the BJP Foundation Day today, with Chief Minister Anandiben Patel seeking to give credit for the scheme to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and urging people to retain the government which brings such pro-poor schemes, keeping in mind the 2017 state elections.
Answer:
The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India. It includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public Distribution System.