Section 12
Section 12 of the National Food Security Act. The Central and State Governments shall endeavour to progressively undertake necessary reforms in the Targeted Public Distribution System in consonance with the role envisaged for them in this Act.
(1) The Central and State Governments shall endeavour to progressively undertake necessary reforms in the Targeted Public Distribution System in consonance with the role envisaged for them in this Act.
(2) The reforms shall, inter alia, include- (a) doorstep delivery of foodgrains to the Targeted Public Distribution System outlets;
(b) application of information and communication technology tools including end-to-end computerisation in order to ensure transparent recording of transactions at all levels, and to prevent diversion;
(c) leveraging "aadhaar" for unique identification, with biometric information of entitled beneficiaries for proper targeting of benefits under this Act;
(d) full transparency of records;
(e) preference to public institutions or public bodies such as Panchayats, self- help groups, co-operatives, in licensing of fair price shops and management of fair price shops by women or their collectives;
(f) diversification of commodities distributed under the Public Distribution System over a period of time;
(g) support to local public distribution models and grains banks;
(h) introducing schemes, such as, cash transfer, food coupons, or other schemes, to the targeted beneficiaries in order to ensure their foodgrain entitlements specified in Chapter II, in such area and manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. CHAPTER VI WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Section 12, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).
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Questions about Section 12
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the National Food Security Act?
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What should I read with Section 12 of the National Food Security Act, and has it changed?
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When was the National Food Security Act enacted?
National Food Security Act was enacted in 2013 as Act 20 of 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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