For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Global Hunger Index?3 What are the key findings of the Global Hunger Index 2021?4 What are the key findings of the Global Hunger Index 2021 on India?5 What are the allegations of the government against the report?6 Are the government allegations against the Global Hunger Index justified?7… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
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The Wide Net of Hunger
Context: Since the lockdown, the Government of India (GoI) has announced Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) and Atmanirbhar Bharat. However, numerous studies have shown their inadequacy. What is the hunger watch survey? The Right to Food campaign in partnership with several civil society organisations initiated “Hunger Watch”, a rapid survey across 11 states from mid-September… Continue reading The Wide Net of Hunger
India fares poorly in hunger index
News: The Global Hunger Index 2020 report has been released. Facts: About the index: It is an annual report jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. Aim: To measure and track hunger at the global, regional and country levels. Indicators: The four indicators for the index are: Undernourishment (share of the population… Continue reading India fares poorly in hunger index
