Food Security Act will not affect state subsidy: AIADMK
The implementation of the National Food Security Act by Tamil Nadu government will not affect the universal public distribution system, and the government's flagship programme would continue to remain in force, AIADMK leader CR Saraswathy said. Under the Act, all beneficiaries irrespective of age, are entitled to 5 kg rice every month whereas presently, a child gets only 2 kg.