Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign in Limbayat, Surat, to provide food security benefits under the National Food Security Act to over 2.3 lakh

Key Goals

• The campaign aims for comprehensive food security, focusing on inclusivity and fairness.
• Over 5 lakh new beneficiaries, including elderly and differently-abled individuals, have been identified to receive free rations and nutritious food.

Government Initiatives for Food Security

• Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana – Support for the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• PM Poshan Scheme – Nutritious meals for school children.
• Saksham Anganwadi Program – Focus on mothers and young children.
• PM Matru Vandana Yojana – Financial aid for pregnant women.

Importance of Nutrition & Hygiene

• The government prioritizes eliminating malnutrition and anaemia. Surat’s hygiene efforts, supported by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, have improved public health.
• The Har Ghar Jal campaign ensures clean drinking water access.

Financial Inclusion & Support for the Poor

• One Nation, One Ration Card – Nationwide access to food rations.
• Mudra Yojana – Collateral-free loans for small businesses.
• PM SVANidhi Yojana – Financial aid for street vendors.