StateUT-wise Coverage of Beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, 2013 from as on 31-03-2021 to As on 30-11-2022
This dataset contains a record of the coverage of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, 2013, for various states and Union Territories.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (3 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl No. | integer | No | |
| States/UTs | string | No | |
| Beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act | string | No |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The data provides a state-wise breakdown of beneficiary coverage from March 31, 2021, to November 30, 2022. It is useful for analyzing the implementation and reach of the National Food Security Act.
Data Quality
The dataset is highly consistent with 37 records including 36 States/UTs and an aggregate total. There are no missing values across the time-series. Data values are represented as floats to accommodate precise counts.
Use Cases
Evaluating the reach of food security programs, analyzing state-wise growth in welfare coverage, budgeting for food subsidies, and longitudinal research on social safety nets in India.
Limitations
The dataset represents statutory coverage and does not differentiate between rural and urban beneficiaries. The specific unit of measurement (e.g., Lakhs) is not explicitly defined in the column header but is a standard reporting format for NFSA statistics.
Methodology
The data is sourced from the monthly reports and the Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IM-PDS) portal maintained by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: Open Government Data License — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.