The National Food Security Act, 2013 · VIII — OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

Section 23. Provisions for funds by Central Government to State Government in certain cases

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

23. Provisions for funds by Central Government to State Government in certain cases. —In case of short supply of foodgrains from the central pool to a State, the Central Government shall provide funds to the extent of short supply to the State Government for meeting obligations under Chapter II in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

Source: India Code