India’s multi-layered food security framework reaches 81 crore citizens

October 16, 2025 11:32 AM

India’s multi-layered food security framework reaches 81 crore citizens

India’s food security infrastructure, among the largest in the world, currently serves over 81 crore people, combining nutritional access with technological transparency to ensure no one is left behind. Backed by several flagship schemes, the system is undergoing continuous reform to shift from food availability to nutritional equity. The government’s strategy integrates multiple schemes under a unified objective — ensuring the availability of affordable, fortified food grains while moder...

PM Modi launches Surat food security saturation campaign, expands food security benefits

March 7, 2025 10:56 PM

PM Modi launches Surat food security saturation campaign, expands food security benefits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive food security for the underprivileged. As part of the initiative, he distributed benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to approximately 2 lakh eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). Following a roadshow in Surat, Modi was felicitated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and...