Which of the following was not a salient feature of the National Food Security Act 2013?

Correct option is D

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 does not specifically mention that pregnant women will be entitled to free checkups at Anganwadis. Instead, it focuses on providing food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate food at affordable prices. Key features include meals for pregnant women and lactating mothers, maternity benefits, and ensuring women are the head of the household for issuing ration cards.
Information Booster:
· The NFSA aims to provide subsidized food grains to 67% of India’s population.
· It covers schemes like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).
· Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to meals and maternity benefits.
· The Act emphasizes food security and nutritional standards.
· It is a rights-based approach to food and nutrition.
· The eldest woman is designated as the head of the household for ration card purposes.
Additional Information:
· Meals for Pregnant Women: Entitlement for meals during pregnancy.
· Maternity Benefits: Financial aid to pregnant women as per NFSA guidelines.
· Ration Card: Eldest woman as the head ensures gender empowerment.
· Free Checkup: Not explicitly mentioned in the NFSA; related to health services.