What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has released data on the progress of the Poshan Abhiyan Scheme. What does the data say on Poshan Abhiyan? The funds released under the Poshan Abhiyan Programme which is aimed at curbing malnutrition in the country stand severely under-utilised. Out of the 36… Continue reading Funds for malnutrition scheme under-utilised: data
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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
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
NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG launch ‘The State Nutrition Profiles” for 19 States and Union Territories
What is the news? NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) has launched ‘The State Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and Union Territories. About the ‘State Nutrition Profiles’ (SNPs) The SNPs give insights on… Continue reading NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG launch ‘The State Nutrition Profiles” for 19 States and Union Territories
Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
What is the news? As per the report “Fed to Fail? The Crisis of Children’s Diets in Early Life” published by UNICEF, two in every three children between six months and two years didn’t get the nutritious diet needed for healthy growth. Policies and programmes to improve young children’s diets are not prioritised and are being further eroded by the COVID-19… Continue reading Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
Nutrition through biofortification
Synopsis: Malnutrition is a serious problem for India. Biofortification can help us address it Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of malnutrition in India?3 What is the problem with govt initiatives?4 What is the reason behind increased incidence of malnutrition?5 What is biofortification?6 What are the advantages of biofortification?7 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Nutrition through biofortification
Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture has launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers. About National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers: Organized by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Objectives of the campaign: To make agriculture and farmers connected with new technology To expertise in… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Coal has launched Project Bachpan as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations About Project Bachpan: Project Bachpan was launched based on the MoU signed between Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Singrauli District Administration, Madhya Pradesh. Aim: The… Continue reading NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
