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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
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
According to FAO Food Security is “a situation in which all people at all times have access to adequate quantities of safe and nutritious food to lead a healthy and active life”. This definition requires three basic conditions to be met: 1) adequacy, i.e. supplies from domestic production, stocks and imports are sufficient to meet the … Read more
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
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
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
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