News: Gujarat HC questioned the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation about restricting the sale of non-vegetarian food in the city. What is the issue all about? Read here: Targeting food: Gujarat civic bodies’ unjustifiable action on vendors selling non-veg fare must be rolled back What do the stats show about the dietary habits of Gujarat state? According to the… Continue reading Gujarat HC’s strictures against the campaign to stop sale of non-vegetarian food is a much-needed pushback
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Hunger isn’t about biology. It’s about politics
News: In the absence of an organized food security net and political commitment, India is being crippled by the challenge of pervasive hunger and malnourishment James Vernon in his book Hunger: A modern history wrote that hunger is a timeless and inescapable biological condition. While he was right, the real problem was captured by Karl… Continue reading Hunger isn’t about biology. It’s about politics
Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
Synopsis: Fortification of food is not a panacea to India’s problem of malnutrition. Fundamental causes of inadequate dietary intake need to be addressed instead. Background – Read this first: Food Fortification in India Note: Please proceed further only after going through the above article. The points already covered in the above article have not been… Continue reading Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
Food Systems Summit: ‘Supports to farmers keeping the world away from SDGs and the Paris Agreement’
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the report3 What are the findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations? What is the news? On September 14, three UN agencies — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) — released A multi-billion-dollar opportunity: Repurposing agricultural support to transform food… Continue reading Food Systems Summit: ‘Supports to farmers keeping the world away from SDGs and the Paris Agreement’
Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tackling malnutrition Synopsis: Using science to address the complex challenge of malnutrition, particularly for low-income and vulnerable sections of the society, can be a good intervention. Bio-fortification of food can come handy to address the issue of malnutrition in India along with other measures. Contents1 Context2 Malnutrition in India3 Recent developments 4… Continue reading Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Source: Indian Express Relevance: about rice fortification programme Synopsis: Rice fortification programme might not be the answer to India’s food security and nutritional challenges. A push to a balanced and diverse diet is a far more superior strategy. Issues with the recently announced mandatory rice fortification programme. Contents1 Background2 The problem3 Is fortification prog necessary?4… Continue reading Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In his Independence Day speech, Indian PM announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. Contents1 Background2 How rice fortification is done in India?3 Extrusion technology4 Cost of fortification Background Read here: PM announces… Continue reading Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Source: Indian Express, Down to Earth Relevance: Understand the challenges of food security in times of COVID Contents1 Synopsis2 Findings of the SOFI report3 Indicators of food security4 Causes of food insecurity in India Synopsis Undernourishment has been a global challenge over the last few decades. This has been further highlighted by the state of… Continue reading India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
What India@75 needs: Education and skills, rather than freebies
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the India’s improvements in poverty reduction, literacy and food security since independence and suggestions to improve further. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About India’s Independence:3 Situation of India’s poverty since Independence:4 Situation of India’s literacy since Independence:5 Situation of India’s food security since Independence:6 Suggestions to improve India’s situation in… Continue reading What India@75 needs: Education and skills, rather than freebies
Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 India’s food production capacity3 Impact of the pandemic on Food Security4 Government measures to improve food security during the pandemic5 Challenges to food security6 Suggestions to improve food security7 Conclusion Introduction With a reduction in COVID-19 infections as the second wave weakens in India, it is important to focus on the pandemic’s disruptive… Continue reading Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
