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

Agro Food Processing

Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing Industry is of enormous significance for India’s development because of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the two pillars of the economy, namely Industry and agriculture. India is world’s second largest producer of food and has the potential to become … Read more

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

The National Dairy Development Board: A Catalyst for India’s White Revolution The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is a statutory body established in 1965 under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. It is a pioneer in the field of dairy development, playing a pivotal role in transforming India from a … Read more

TRANSFAT

The Unhealthy Truth: A Deep Dive into Trans Fats Trans fats, once a ubiquitous ingredient in processed foods, have become a dietary villain in recent years. Their negative impact on cardiovascular health has been well-documented, leading to widespread bans and regulations. This article delves into the world of trans fats, exploring their origins, health implications, … Read more

Respiratory Quotient

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Fermentation Which of the following is the most efficient type of respiration? (A) Aerobic respiration (B) Anaerobic respiration (C) Photosynthesis (D) Fermentation Which of the following is the equation for aerobic respiration? (A) C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (B) C6H12O6 + 2ADP … Read more

Food Security

 Food Security Himachal is one of the most dynamic hill states of India with significantly high indicators of Human Development. Its natural Resources and physiography, separate administrative identity, and notable accomplishments in Literacy hold the promise of great progress. Congress government in Himachal Pradesh had implemented the ambitious food security programme of UPA … Read more

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Safeguarding the Plate: A Deep Dive into the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stands as the guardian of public health, ensuring the safety and quality of food consumed by millions across the nation. Established in 2008 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, … Read more

Senior Citizens acts and Policies

  Hindus Laws Amongst the Hindus, the obligation of sons to maintain their aged parents, who were not able to maintain themselves out of their own earning and property, was recognized even in early texts. And this obligation was not dependent upon, or in any way qualified, by a reference to the possession of family … Read more

Food bio-technology

Food Bio Technology Biotechnology is defined in accordance with the Convention on Biological Diversity, i.e. “any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or Derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use” Biotechnology as applied to Food Processing in most developing countries makes use of microbial inoculants to enhance properties … Read more