New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Delhi government has implemented the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2025, following cabinet approval, fulfilling long-pending statutory obligations under Section 40 of the National Food Security Act, 2013(NFSA).
Delhi Food & Supplies minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that For too long, the PDS has been plagued by inefficiencies and exclusions of the truly needy.
He said these rules mark a decisive shift, ensuring food security reaches those who need it most, with annual family income limit for Priority Households is being enhanced from Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 1.20 lakh, via Revenue Department certificates.
The rules prioritize Priority Households through district-level scrutiny by multi-member committees by the District Ma...