Rajasthan Chief Minister inaugurates the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day. Families under the National Food Security Act will receive monthly food packets containing essential items for free from fair price shops. The scheme aims to address hunger in the state and will be launched across thousands of locations. The initiative is expected to aid over a crore needy families, costing around Rs 4,500 crore annually. Registration has already exceeded a crore people, showcasing strong public interest. This scheme adds to a series of welfare programs rolled out for the populace.
Prelims pointer
- National Food Security Act (NFSA): A government act that ensures the availability of food at affordable prices to the citizens of India. Families covered under this act are eligible for benefits like the Annapurna food packets.
- Fair Price Shops (FPS): Outlets where essential commodities are sold at government-regulated prices. FPS are the distribution points for the Annapurna food packets under the scheme.
- Point of Sale (POS) Machines: Electronic devices used to complete financial transactions. In this context, POS machines are employed at district and block level functions to distribute food packets to beneficiaries.
- Mehangai Rahat Camps: Registration centers where people enroll to benefit from the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme. These camps facilitate the implementation of the scheme by managing registrations and queries.