The NFSA (National Food Security Act) guarantees food grains i.e. wheat and rice to beneficiaries, to ensure nutritious food intake. Over the last two decades, the share of cereals or food grains as a percentage of food consumption has reduced from 13% to 8% in the country, whereas that of milk, eggs, fish and meat has increased.This indicates a reduced preference for wheat and rice, and a rise in preference towards other protein rich food items.
