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How does the implementation of the National Food Security Act in Uttarakhand intersect with the state's public distribution system (PDS) to ensure nutritional security?
A. By distributing subsidized foodgrains through a network of fair price shops, integrating biometric point-of-sale machines to prevent leakage✓ Correct Answer
B. By replacing all foodgrain distribution with mandatory cash transfers into foreign bank accounts
C. By stopping all grain procurement from local farmers within the Tarai region
D. By restricting foodgrain distribution exclusively to urban industrial workers
💡 Solution & Explanation
The National Food Security Act is implemented in Uttarakhand through a transparent public distribution network utilizing computerized fair price shops equipped with biometric authentication to ensure eligible households receive subsidized foodgrains. Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiaries receive targeted support. Local procurement of paddy and wheat by food corporations supports farmers simultaneously.
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