What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has given directions to the Centre to provide benefits to crores of migrant labourers without ration cards. What is the issue? During a hearing of PIL for schemes on migrant workers, SC raised the following concerns regarding benefits to migrant workers. Read Also :-Child Labour in India… Continue reading Supreme Court Directions on Migrants Without Ration Cards
Tag: hunger and malnutrition
POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
Synopsis– What is POSHAN 2.0 and how it is going to help tackle malnutrition in India. Contents1 Introduction2 About POSHAN & POSHAN 2.0 scheme3 Advantages of POSHAN tracker-4 What else needs to be done to address malnutrition? Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the burden of malnutrition, especially among the most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged… Continue reading POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
Prioritise food and work for all
Synopsis: The second wave of Pandemic has put immense stress on the Indian masses. They are facing job losses, food shortages, and hunger issues. In this scenario, the government should prioritise food and work for all. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 -19 has made it imperative for many states to impose a lockdown. This… Continue reading Prioritise food and work for all
Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 The Right to Food Campaign highlighted the following issues:4 About Right to Food Campaign: What is the News? The Right to Food Campaign has criticized the record export of foodgrains from India in 2020-21. It is the time when the country’s people are struggling with hunger amid the… Continue reading Record Foodgrain Exports Amid hunger in India – Right to Food Campaign
One lakh tonnes of food grains distributed within 10 days under “PMGKAY”.
What is the News? The government is distributing food grains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. According to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, one lakh tonnes of food grains have been distributed so far under the new phase of the Yojana. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): PMGKAY was first… Continue reading One lakh tonnes of food grains distributed within 10 days under “PMGKAY”.
“World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Food Price Index:4 About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released the World Food Price Index. According to the index, world food prices have increased for the 11th consecutive month in April. Further, the prices also hit their… Continue reading “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
Synopsis: Food insecurity is rising among the most vulnerable populations due to 2nd wave of the pandemic. Hence, the government should take precautionary steps to save millions from hunger and food insecurity. Background Even before the pandemic, India’s efforts to tackle the food security crisis have been poor. For example, India ranks 102 among 117… Continue reading Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic
“Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
What is the News? NITI Aayog launches a platform named “Poshan Gyan”. About Poshan Gyan: Niti Aayog launched Poshan Gyan in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. Purpose: It is a National Digital Repository on health and nutrition. Read more – Poshan Abhiyaan Key… Continue reading “Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches the Anamaya Initiative — a Tribal Health Collaborative. About Anamaya Initiative: Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are supporting it. Objectives: Firstly, Anamaya Initiative… Continue reading Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
