Section 1, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-BZG]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 May 2013.

In National Food Security Act, 2013 [A11-GNT]. This text from 2 May 2013. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-BZG]. Machine: S26-BZG.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the National Food Security Act, 2013. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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food: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption

food: 8 more definitions.

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