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National Food Security Act
The National Food Security Act (NFSA) is a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India in 2013. The Act aims to provide food and nutritional security to people living below the Poverty Line. The NFSA provides for a legal entitlement of subsidized food grains to over 800 million people in India. The NFSA has the … Read more
Impact of Poverty
Here is a list of subtopics on the impact of poverty: Health Education Employment Housing Food Security Social exclusion Crime Violence Mental health Child development Gender inequality Environmental degradation Political instability Economic growth Human rights Sustainable Development Global poverty Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and … Read more
Poverty in India
Here is a list of subtopics on poverty in India: Causes of Poverty in India Effects of poverty in India Measures to reduce poverty in India Government initiatives to reduce poverty in India NGOs working to reduce poverty in India Challenges in reducing poverty in India The future of poverty in India I hope this … Read more
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The following are subtopics of Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Components of GDP Consumption Private consumption Government consumption Investment Fixed investment Inventory investment Net exports Exports Imports Methods of calculating GDP The expenditure approach The income approach The production approach Limitations of GDP GDP does not measure non-market activities GDP does not measure environmental costs GDP … Read more
Seva Bhoj Yojana: Providing Nourishment with Dignity
The Seva Bhoj Yojana, launched in 2018 under the Ministry of Culture, aims to reimburse charitable and religious institutions for expenses incurred in providing free meals to people, particularly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme recognizes the long-standing tradition of serving meals as a form of “Seva” (service) in India’s religious institutions. Objectives of Seva … Read more
National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013: A Landmark towards Food for All
The National Food Security Act (NFSA), enacted in 2013, is a groundbreaking legislation with the ambitious goal of ensuring the fundamental right to food and nutrition for a significant portion of India’s population. The act transforms food security from a welfare approach to a rights-based entitlement. Key Provisions of the NFSA Subsidized foodgrains: NFSA mandates that … Read more
National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan): Building a Healthy and Nourished India
The National Nutrition Mission, popularly known as POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition), is a flagship program launched in 2018 by the Government of India. It represents a concerted effort to tackle the multi-faceted problem of malnutrition in the country. India’s Malnutrition Challenge India faces a unique challenge referred to as the … Read more