Tamil Nadu drew lower quantity of rice than its share under Antyodaya Anna Yojana in five of the last seven years
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to maintain the existing provision of 35 kg of foodgrains per month for every household under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). The request comes as the Union government seeks to amend the scheme, proposing a reduction in monthly quota from 65,261 tonnes to approximately 42,040 tonnes. The proposed amendment would provide 7 kg per person per month, subject to an overall ceiling of 35 kg per household. Vijay argues that this change would diminish food security for vulnerable populations and is concerned about the potential for misuse with the current system.
6 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay urged the Union government to reconsider an amendment to the National Food Security Act that would reduce foodgrain entitlements for AAY beneficiaries.
8 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister opposes a proposed reduction in the Antyodaya Anna Yojana's monthly foodgrain quota, citing concerns about food security and potential misuse.
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and the CPI(M) oppose a proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act that would reduce food grain entitlements.
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