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प्रश्न
Read the following passage and answer the question given below.
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Despite being a major food producer with extensive food security schemes and the largest public distribution system in the world, India still grapples with significant levels of food insecurity, hunger, and child malnutrition. The Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2022, ranked India 107 among 121 countries. |
Discuss two main features of the Food Security Law.
उत्तर
- Public Distribution System covering 75% of population in rural areas and 50% in urban areas.
- States will determine eligibility criteria of food distribution.
- Free meals to be given to children ranging between 6 months to 14 years of age.
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers to get extra benefit.
- State and district level redress mechanism to be put in place.
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