Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), there is a growing trend of beneficiaries voluntarily removing their names from the list. In response to a government appeal, individuals who have become financially capable are choosing to opt out of the scheme. A clear example of the success of the ‘Give Up’ campaign was seen when an NFSA beneficiary from Udaipur, after his name was not removed despite submitting a request, wrote a letter to Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara.
Udaipur Resident Sets An Example
Godara said that till now letters were received to add names in the schemes. When he received a letter for removing the name for the first time, he himself spoke to Udaipur resident Mumtaz Begum. She said that she had applied to remove her name from the scheme in January 2025 under the ‘Give Up’ campaign. Even after about three months, the name has not been removed. Mumtaz Begum told the minister that earlier her financial condition was not good, so she was included in the scheme. Now she and her family have become capable.
Godara’s Immediate Action
The minister thanked her for this. It is worth noting that in Wednesday’s issue, The Daily Guardian had published a special interview of Godara titled ‘‘Give Up’ campaign removes 18 lakh ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA’. All the questions arising amongst the public regarding the Give Up campaign were answered by the minister. Henceforth, more ineligible beneficiaries are getting their names removed from NFSA.
10,000 Opt-Outs Daily And Counting
After talking to Mumtaz, Godara directed the District Logistics Officer to remove her name. Along with this, instructions have also been given to all the officers that all the pending applications should be disposed of immediately. Only after removing the previous names, new beneficiaries will be able to be added to the list of NFSA beneficiaries.
Godara also revealed that approximately 10,000 people are opting out of the scheme every day, with the number expected to rise. He anticipates that up to 30 lakh ineligible individuals will be removed from the list, making room for new eligible participants in the scheme.
