Question Q.17GS2GS2

Despite the implementation of numerous policies and schemes aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition in the country, their effectiveness remains limited. Analyse.

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India suffers from the paradox of hunger and malnutrition despite being self sufficient in grain production. Limited effectiveness — High stunting (India - 39%, World - 15%) limited ineffectiveness — High wasting (India - 28%, World - 9%) effort — High anaemia (India - 53%, women World - 35%) The above can be analysed by studying performance of schemes & policies SCHEME/POLICY SUCCESS LIMITATION 1) Mid-day meal scheme — Stunting down from 75.6 – 38% Non inclusion of egg/pulses sources 2) Fortification of rice — Anemia O Easy identify prevalence callen leaky among men to people reduced directly their 3) Increase iron production — O Over emphasis up from SMVT or rice/wheat in 1943 to 226 and shortfall MT in 2029 j pulses 4) Improved access through NFSA 2013 — O Over 69% coverage exclusion errors O Poor quality grains due to corruption O IFCD non-adherence 5) Adsorption of Vitamins nutrient — O Vendor demanding quantity it tablets via Anjamadi

2Fortification of rice — Anemia O Easy identify prevalence callen leaky Among men to people reduced directly their 3) Increase iron production — O Over emphasis up from SMVT or rice/wheat in 1943 to 226 and shortfall MT in 2029 j pulses 4) Improved access through NFSA 2013 — O Over 69% coverage exclusion errors O Poor quality grains due to corruption O IFCD non-adherence 5) Adsorption of Vitamins nutrient — O Vendor demanding quantity it tablets via Anjamadi Thus calls for several reforms: 1) Structural changes in agricultural system towards pulses/vegetables/fruits inclusion of egg/vegetables/fruits in mid-day meal 2) Inclusion of egg/vegetables/fruits in mid day meal 3) Awareness of balanced diet via ICT and YCIT medium 4) Focus on early childhood nutrition between (1-6 yrs) when 80L development 9. Leguleive utilities 5) Exploring option J Crispy noodles to allow freedom in purchase Achievement of SDG 2: Zero hunger Plaza as a key pedestral to realish of demographic divulends potential.

"In the happiness of his citizens, lies the king's happiness," said Kautilya in Arthashastra. Thus good governance is seen as the key to achievement of MOGARASHEMA. True test of good governance in India: 1) Accountability towards citizens: 0 Power asymmetry between citizens and bureaucrats Harassment & corruption at government offices - RTO (licensing) 0 Red Tapism - denial of approved passing of funds, etc. 2) Promise of sustainable development 0 Long term development as often projects finished after inauguration no repairs, no justification, etc 0 Intra for National Games venue 0 Financial burden leading to suicidesHarassment by Land sahus 3) Inclusive human development: 0 Access to basic essentialsInclusion/exclusion error in NFSA 2013Poor quality j) Water supply 0 Development of skills to enable employmentOnly 5L formally skilled ( Budgit) 4) Improved access through NFSA 2013 O Over 69% / coverage exclusion errors O Poor quality] water supply Development of skills to enable employmentOnly 5L formally skilled (Budgit)

Over 40% claims rejected under PRA 2506 2) Promise of sustainable development 0 Long term development as often projects finished after inauguration no repairs, no justification, etc 0 Intra for National Games venue 0 Financial burden leading to suicideHarassment by Land sahus 3) Inclusive human development: 0 Access to basic essentials 0 Inclusion/exclusion error in NFSA 2013Poor quality j) Water supply 0 Development of skills to enable employmentOnly 5L formally skilled (Budget) 4) Improved access through NFSA 2013 O Over 69% / coverage exclusion errors O Poor quality] water supply O Development of skills to enable employmentOnly 5L formally skilled (Budgit)

Thus calls for several reforms: 1) Structural changes in agricultural system towards pulses/vegetables/fruits 2) Inclusion of egg/vegetables/fruits in mid-day meal 3) Awareness of balanced diet via ICT and YCIT medium 4) Focus on early childhood nutrition between (1-6 yrs) when 80L development 9. Leguleive utilities 5) Exploring option J Crispy noodles to allow freedom in purchase Achievement of SDG 2: Zero hunger Plaza as a key pedestral to realish of demographic divulends potential.

Thus calls for various reforms: 1) Greater utilization of technology to reap impact on ground 2) Move from rulesresponsiveness and outputoutcome Cf Not just build totals, ensure use and adoption 3) Sensitisation of bureaucracy i.e. community police like Tamil Nadu Friends of Citizen initiative 4) Promote accountability and transparency Good governance is not merely a economic imperative BUT a moral one. We need to look at citizens not namely as beneficiaries but as partners.

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Conclusion

Achievement of SDG 2: Zero hunger Plaza as a key pedestral to realish of demographic divulends potential. Good governance is not merely a economic imperative BUT a moral one. We need to look at citizens not namely as beneficiaries but as partners.

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Diagram

Flowchart comparing scheme/policy effectiveness with success and limitation columns showing various government interventions

Opens with compelling paradox - self-sufficient yet malnourished
Provides comparative statistics to show India's poor performance
Systematically analyzes multiple schemes with success-limitation framework
Quantifies impact (e.g., mid-day meal reduction from 75.6% to 38%)
Proposes concrete, actionable reforms
Links individual nutrition to national development (demographic dividend)
Connects to SDG framework for global perspective
Addresses multiple angles: structural, awareness, age-specific
Opens with classical reference (Kautilya) to establish philosophical foundation
Systematically addresses three key governance dimensions: accountability, sustainability, inclusivity
Uses concrete examples of governance failures (RTO, National Games)
Provides specific statistics on governance failures
Addresses post-implementation and accountability issues
Links governance challenges to suicide cases (poignant example)
Proposes concrete reforms addressing identified governance challenges
Concludes with philosophical perspective on governance
Proposes practical solutions like technology and community policing
Shifts focus from top-down to partnership approach
Clear delineation between economic and moral imperative
Proposes multi-faceted approach to governance improvement
Emphasizes shift from output to outcome focus
Promotes citizen-centered approach
Strong philosophical conclusion

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Topper

Bhavesh Jaglani

AIR 1282025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Malnutrition and Hunger

Government Schemes and their Effectiveness

Writing Stats

788

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Prescriptive/Reform-oriented

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