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Charities The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need, as a humanitarian act. There are instances in India, of great men, who gave their all to the cause of charity. One such man was Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the great political leader and a renowned barrister. He donated … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more
Schemes Relating to PDS: A Comprehensive Overview The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, ensuring access to essential food commodities at affordable prices for vulnerable sections of society. This system, encompassing a network of fair price shops, operates under a complex web of schemes and regulations, each designed to … Read more
The National Food Security Act: A Cornerstone of India’s Food Security System The National Food Security Act (NFSA), enacted in 2013, stands as a landmark legislation in India’s quest to ensure food security for its vast population. This comprehensive act aims to provide subsidized food grains to a significant portion of the country’s citizens, addressing … Read more
National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan): Building a Healthy and Nourished India Introduction India, a nation of over 1.3 billion people, faces a significant challenge in ensuring adequate nutrition for its citizens. Malnutrition, in its various forms, continues to plague the country, impacting physical and cognitive development, compromising productivity, and hindering overall well-being. Recognizing the gravity … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> After the rural job guarantee programme, the government is now focusing on an ambitious National Food Security Act aimed at drawing more people into the food security net. It has made a strong pitch for providing 35 kg of cereal at Rs 3 per kg every … Read more
The World Bank defines POVERTY in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of Money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more