Even as India experiences consistent economic growth and has achieved self-sufficiency in food production, hunger and food insecurity remain pressing concerns. Examine the factors responsible for this paradox and suggest steps to improve the situation.
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India has ranked 103rd amongst 126 countries in Hunger Index 2024, ranking behind many African nations in the south Asian region. The issue is that India is one of the world's largest economy (IMF) and faster growing nation!
Paradox unvested
Hunger / Growth in India: 57% women (cite anemia), 36% children (stunted), 27% (wasted/malnourished - (NHES-I data)
For India: Highest producer of milk + pulses, 56% avg growth rate in agriculture
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Table showing Hunger and Growth data with columns for Hunger (57% women anemia, 36% children stunted, 27% malnourished) and Growth indicators (Highest producer of milk and pulses, 56% avg growth rate in agriculture)
Deeksha Chourasiya
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Paradox of Poverty
Hunger and Malnutrition in India
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