Section 5
Section 5 of the National Food Security Act. Subject to the provisions contained in clause (b), every child up to the age of fourteen years shall have the following entitlements for his nutritional needs, namely :- (a) in the case of children in the age group of six months to six years, age appropriate meal, free of charge, through the local a
(1) Subject to the provisions contained in clause (b), every child up to the age of fourteen years shall have the following entitlements for his nutritional needs, namely :- (a) in the case of children in the age group of six months to six years, age appropriate meal, free of charge, through the local anganwadi so as to meet the nutritional standards specified in Schedule II:
Provided that for children below the age of six months, exclusive breast feeding shall be promoted;
(b) in the case of children, up to class VIII or within the age group of six to fourteen years, whichever is applicable, one mid-day meal, free of charge, everyday, except on school holidays, in all schools run by local bodies, Government and Government aided schools, so as to meet the nutritional standards specified in Schedule II.
(2) Every school, referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), and anganwadi shall have facilities for cooking meals, drinking water and sanitation:
Provided that in urban areas facilities of centralised kitchens for cooking meals may be used, wherever required, as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.
Section 5, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).
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How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the National Food Security Act?
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What should I read with Section 5 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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