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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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
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
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
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
Dramatic changes needed in global food systems to address nutrition disparity, poverty: IFAD
What is the news? Recently, United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) published report “Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity”. As per the report, our global food system need revolution. Transforming global food systems to become more inclusive, fair and sustainable is a challenging task. But, with concrete actions taken by the policymakers, this is possible. What are the… Continue reading Dramatic changes needed in global food systems to address nutrition disparity, poverty: IFAD
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
Climate change impacts food and nutritional security — Earth needs regenerative farming
Synopsis: Climate change is a major threat to food production globally and vital steps need to be taken to mitigate it. Does climate change impact food production and nutrition? Yes. It has very significant impacts on these. Findings of the 2019 IPCC panel on climate change’s special report on land showed how climate change was… Continue reading Climate change impacts food and nutritional security — Earth needs regenerative farming
Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
Synopsis: India should incentivize the production of millets to enhance food security and score gains on climate resilience. Contents1 Introduction2 How are millets significant for India?3 What steps have been taken by the govt?4 What are the challenges?5 What measures can govt take? Introduction In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring… Continue reading Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
