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
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75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
What is the news? As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government of India has said that a programme on “Nutrition Smart Village” will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan. Note: According to Welthungerhilfe, Nutrition Smart Village is an informed village that understands ‘nutrition’ in its practical terms and takes appropriate steps to address… Continue reading 75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
Towards zero hunger
Synopsis: Food programmes must focus on nutrition Contents1 Introduction2 How affordability of food is guaranteed in India?3 How India is faring w.r.t nutritional security?4 What are the reasons for poor nutritional security?5 What needs to be done? Introduction The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 places India at a lowly 101st position among 116 countries, below… Continue reading Towards zero hunger
Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
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
Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
Synopsis: Better child health policies are required to improve the malnutrition status of children. Contents1 Introduction2 How has the definition of nutrition changed over the years?3 What are Poshan Abhiyan and the problems associated with it?4 What needs to be done? Introduction Children are future assets for any nation. Thus, it is important to take… Continue reading Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
Synopsis: Given the worsening situation of global hunger, ensuring food security is the need of the hour. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for this summit?3 How does the summit help?4 How has India contributed to the summit?5 How is India helping the developing world?6 What should be the way forward for ensuring equity and… Continue reading Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
High levels of maternal, child under nutrition continue to plague India
Synopsis: Covid has heightened the risk of increasing malnutrition. Parts of progress made in the past may also get reversed because of Covid. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Malnutrition in India?3 How does Covid affect nutritional interventions in India?4 What is the biggest challenge?5 What should the government do? Introduction The article highlights… Continue reading High levels of maternal, child under nutrition continue to plague India
Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools?3 What are the Key Changes/Modifications made to the Scheme?4 What are the findings of NFHS Survey 5? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for five years… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years
United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is food system? 3 What kind of food system we need today? 4 What are the actions needed to realize the vision of 2030 agenda? What is the news? Recently, United Nations Food System Summit took place in New York. In this summit, leaders emphasized that there is a need to achieve the United Nations-mandated Sustainable… Continue reading United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
How Poshan vatikas can help bridge the nutrition
Synopsis: Self-reliance and the adoption of sustainable food systems to address nutrition security amongst women and children is needed to address the tackle the challenge of nutrition. Contents1 Introduction2 What are Poshan Vatikas?3 What are the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) guidelines regarding it?4 What are the benefits of the Nutri gardens?5 What should be… Continue reading How Poshan vatikas can help bridge the nutrition
