India faces a paradox of food surplus and nutritional deficit. Analyse the structural reasons behind this paradox and suggest reform strategies. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India achieved sufficiency in food production after Green revolution and has overflowing grain stock with Food Corporation of India
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Issue of nutritional deficit
1. over reliance of wheat-rice.
2. Low diversification of crop such as millet and pulses.
3. Public distribution system focuses on basis survival though wheat, rice and coarse grain
4. Balanced diet - FAO estimates about 74%.
Indian lack a healthy diet
5. Hidden hunger due to lower nutrition intake
6. India ranks 105 among 127 countries on Global Hunger Index
Reform strategies
1. Focus of nutrition [Eg PM-POSHAN]
2. Healthy child delivery with institutional support [Eg PM-Matru Vandana Yojana]
3. Promote integrated child development scheme.
4. Role of Asha workers in Early Childhood care and education
6. Promote nutrition among women [Eg Anemia Mukt Bharat]
Conclusion
Malnutrition is a silent assassin. It creates an army of sick people who are unable to contribute to nation.
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