The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Andhra Pradesh’s policy on food security is aligned with the National Food Security Act, the Sustainable Development Goals, and Zero Hunger initiatives.
The National Food Security Act (NFSA) is a landmark legislation that was enacted in 2013. The NFSA aims to provide food security to all citizens of India by ensuring access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices. The NFSA provides for a number of schemes, including the Public Distribution System (PDS), the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals that were adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The SDGs aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. Goal 2 of the SDGs is to “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.”
Zero Hunger initiatives are a set of programs and policies that are aimed at ending hunger and malnutrition. These initiatives are implemented by governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
Andhra Pradesh’s policy on food security is aligned with the NFSA, the SDGs, and Zero Hunger initiatives. The state government has taken a number of steps to ensure food security for its citizens. These steps include:
- Expanding the coverage of the PDS
- Providing food grains at subsidized prices
- Implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme
- Promoting sustainable agriculture
The state government’s efforts have resulted in a significant improvement in the food security situation in Andhra Pradesh. The proportion of people who are food insecure has declined from 20% in 2011 to 10% in 2018. The state government is committed to further improving the food security situation and ensuring that all citizens have access to adequate food.