malnutrition

Malnutrition,its causes and effects and Govt. programmes for supplementary Nutrition

WHO Defines Malnutrition as “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important VITAMINS and Minerals) or … Read more

Food Security and Public Distribution System

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

Health and family welfare and the development of health infrastructure

Government of India is committed to the goal of ‘Health for All’  The obligation of the Government to ensure the highest possible health status of India’s Population and access to quality health care has been recognized by a number of key policy documents.Health care system supplement in improving the health of individuals, particularly those belonging … Read more

National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013: A Landmark towards Food for All

National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013: A Landmark towards Food for All The right to food is a fundamental human right, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognized by various international conventions. However, achieving food security, which encompasses access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all, remains a significant challenge for … Read more

Issues relating to poverty and hunger

Issues relating to POVERTY and hunger Poverty Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial Resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living. Its manifestations include hunger and Malnutrition, limited access to Education and other basic Services, social discrimination and exclusion, as well as the lack of … 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

Malnutrition

WHO Defines Malnutrition as “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important VITAMINS and Minerals) or … Read more

Seva Bhoj Yojana: Providing Nourishment with Dignity

Seva Bhoj Yojana: Providing Nourishment with Dignity Introduction: In a nation where hunger and malnutrition continue to be pressing concerns, the provision of affordable and nutritious food is a fundamental pillar of social welfare. Recognizing this need, the Indian government has implemented various schemes aimed at ensuring food security for its citizens. Among these initiatives, … Read more

Poverty and developmental issues

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

Problems Of Agricultural Labour

 Problems of Agricultural Labour Agricultural labourers who are mostly landless and form a significant section of rural Society mainly depend on wage EMPLOYMENT in agriculture. Majority of them belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and among the worst exploited section of society.  Unlike the industrial worker who are well organised agricultural labourers … Read more