Q. The New Integrated food security Scheme subsumes two current schemes of which Ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Notes: The new integrated food security Scheme was rolled out with effect from 1 January 2023. It would provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under National Food Security Act (NFSA).
The new scheme will subsume two current food subsidy schemes of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution namely the Food Subsidy to FCI for NFSA, and Food Subsidy for decentralized procurement states.