The Indian National Food Security Act, 2013 (also Right to Food Act), was signed into law September 12, 2013, retroactive to July 5, 2013. This law aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India's 1.2 billion people. Under the provisions of the bill, beneficiaries are to be able to purchase 5 kilograms per eligible person per month of cereals at the following prices: rice at INR3 (4.9¢ US) per kg; wheat at INR2 (3.3¢ US) per kg; coarse grains (millet) at INR1 (1.6¢ US) per kg. Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and certain categories of children are eligible for daily free meals. The bill has been highly controversial. It was introduced into India's parliament in December 2012, promulgated as a presidential ordinance on July 5, 2013, and enacted into law in August 2013.
70% Yes |
30% No |
67% Yes |
19% No |
3% Yes, and the government should provide more help to feed low income citizens |
9% No, the government should instead focus on guaranteed jobs to ensure a productive nation |
1% No, the right to food programme is too expensive and should be decreased for now |
See how support for each position on “Right to Food” has changed over time for 41k India voters.
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See how importance of “Right to Food” has changed over time for 41k India voters.
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Work sets you free should be the motto.
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Should guarantee legal right to food for the entire population, esp the economically disadvantaged
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Free temples, they can take care of th e problem
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Food programmes should be available to all who need them.
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No. The govt. Should not guarantee anything to the people, especially food as it leads to perpetual food price inflation due to creation of artificial scarcity
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Yes, the government guarantee the legal right to food for all citizens
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