Question Q.16Examine and suggestGS2GS2

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 phenomenon and suggest steps to improve the situation.

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Recently, India became 4th largest economy with 4-5% & economy. But its health & hunger parameters all lagging behind its neighbours line Solomon.

Economic Growth & self Sufficiency in food:

1GDP growth of 6-5.1. in 25 years (2000-2025), 4Th's economy, GDP 8.4 force, 8.90+5.90 & (Bn) foreign trade (£20.survey BSL)

2GDP mnnt of food cereals, 1st in 0 minth (25mmnt), vegetable & fruit, 0.4 in fisheries, sugars (25mmnt), 3rd in poultry etc - (key H458v. Households CES dark 2024)

But hunger & food insecurity persistent because:

1Food prices increased considerably from 2021 to 2022: inflation, supply chains disruption

2Maldistribution due to inequalities: asset poor at bottom (percentage weigh) - law weighing (10.9) & created central supply

3Unequal demand of borrowing limit under Article 29(3) & surplus of 3.1. GSHP borrowing (fiscal deficit) set by HBM

4Increased grant avails HPRF fund

5Reduce Fed harness of gram to PDS so to income their yielding

Fc is in appealing to endorse fiscal federalism

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GAURAV KUMAR

AIR 3772025

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GS2GS2

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Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger

Poverty and Malnutrition

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