National Food Security Act, 2013 · Chapter XII: Provisions for Advancing Food Security
Section 30: Food security for people living in remote, hilly and tribal areas
The Central Government and the State Governments shall, while implementing the provisions of this Act and the schemes for meeting specified entitlements, give special focus to the needs of the vulnerable groups especially in remote areas and other areas which are difficult to access, hilly and tribal areas for ensuring their food security.
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