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Nagaland launches subsidised rice scheme for 1.21 lakh households excluded from NFSA
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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The Nagaland government announced a subsidised rice programme targeting 1.21 lakh families that are not covered under the National Food Security Act.
Kohima, Oct 14 — The state government of Nagaland has unveiled a new rice subsidy programme aimed at households that were left out of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) coverage. Under the scheme, 1.21 lakh families will receive rice at a reduced price, alleviating food‑security pressures for the most vulnerable sections.
Officials said the scheme will be rolled out through the existing public distribution network, ensuring that the subsidised grain reaches the identified beneficiaries directly. The move comes as part of Nagaland's broader effort to strengthen its social welfare safety net.
The government has not disclosed the exact subsidy amount per kilogram, but it emphasized that the price will be significantly lower than market rates. Distribution is expected to begin within the next few weeks, with regular monitoring to ensure transparency and timely delivery.
State authorities hope the initiative will bridge the gap for families excluded from the NFSA, reducing hunger and supporting livelihoods across the hilly state.
Officials said the scheme will be rolled out through the existing public distribution network, ensuring that the subsidised grain reaches the identified beneficiaries directly. The move comes as part of Nagaland's broader effort to strengthen its social welfare safety net.
The government has not disclosed the exact subsidy amount per kilogram, but it emphasized that the price will be significantly lower than market rates. Distribution is expected to begin within the next few weeks, with regular monitoring to ensure transparency and timely delivery.
State authorities hope the initiative will bridge the gap for families excluded from the NFSA, reducing hunger and supporting livelihoods across the hilly state.