Question Q.7GS2GS2

To what extent collaboration between the state and civil society organizations (CSOs) help in addressing poverty and malnutrition in the country?

Introduction

As per recent reports, Multi Dimensional Poverty of India is 15% and malnutrition in India has been triple burden: Stunting (32%), Wasting (11%), Under-nutrition

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Main Body

Collaboration of state and CSO to address issue of poverty & malnutrition:

Successes:

1Synergy benefit (Funds + Network); e.g. Food security by partnering with Akshay Patra

2Public-private partnerships to address poverty; e.g. e-Chaupal with ITC for regular farmers income

3Food fortification for reducing undernutrition issues; e.g. Partnered with Smile Foundation

4Address health issue of malnourished children in rural areas; e.g. Maharashtra with KETTO & Nisaag Foundation

Challenges faced:

1Last mile connectivity SDU not achieved as far from SOC1 & SDC2

2CSO's politicised and thus funds siphoned for unintended usage

3State sees CSO as alternative to it and thus trust issues seen

Thus, to achieve SDG1 and SDG2 need of the hour is effective 'collaborative approach' to transform to 'Healthy India'

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Conclusion

Thus, to achieve SDG1 and SDG2 need of the hour is effective 'collaborative approach' to transform to 'Healthy India'

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Examiner score

1.35/10

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Topper

HARSH SANTOSH LODHA

AIR 2612025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Public Charitable Trusts

Collaboration between State and CSOs

Writing Stats

170

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