How does the implementation of the National Food Security Act impact 14 crore people in India

Discuss the consequences of the absence of the 2021 census on the benefits received under the National Food Security Act.

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) aims to provide subsidized food grains to around 80 crore eligible beneficiaries in India, including the poorest of the poor.
An accurate census count in 2021 would have helped identify and include additional beneficiaries in the NFSA list, ensuring that those in need access the benefits of the program.
Without the 2021 census data, there might be a gap in identifying and including new beneficiaries, leading to exclusion of those who require food security support.
This absence could result in some eligible individuals or families being left out of the NFSA coverage, thereby impacting the food security of around 14 crore people in India.

These consequences highlight the critical role of census data in effective implementation and expansion of social welfare programs like the NFSA.

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