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.
Main Body
India started 111/12.4 in FAO's Hunger Index, despite significant efforts in 2023. Implementation of numerous schemes: 1. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana PMGKAY - for 80 crore people CPS for houses 2. Food fortification under PM POSHAN, Abhiyaan through mid day meal and Saksham Anganwadi Hunger and Malnutrition projects 1. 59% women continue to be anemic (NHMFS-05) 2. 31% children stunted (25% of global) (NHMFS-05) 3. Wasting in 7% children (NHMFS-05) 4. 56% Indians don't have access to quality food FAO 5. Hidden hunger in absence of a diversified dietpaddy-wheat heavy 6. 51% diseases caused by contaminated water WHO in India Reasons for such malnutrition and hunger: 1. Adultication of food, water, preventive measures 2. Rising population (20% declared) reduces availability 3. Patriarchy in societyrestricts food for women and girls 4. Water stress in Indiaworst in top 17 countries 5. Limited millet/pulses production and consumption amidst inflation/scarcity 6. Climate change impacting food supply by 80% lowers paddy yield ESAA 7. 40% of food wasted FAO in transportation, storage in India's population Way Forward: 1. Increasing availability of nutritious food through affordable PDS such as Bharat ATTA, millet (PDS/MDM) 2. Increasing awareness through ASHA and ASHA DADS 3. Behavioral change through Swasth Bharat Mission, miles, and NGOs 4. Bio-fortification across food items through robust Food Processing Industry and efficient supply chain Malnutrition and hunger demands 'Mass Movement against Malnutrition' – PM Modi
Wasting in 7% children (NHMFS-05) 56% Indians don't have access to quality food FAO Hidden hunger in absence of a diversified dietpaddy-wheat heavy 51% diseases caused by contaminated water WHO in India
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Topper
Mudita Bansal
AIR 442024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Poverty and Malnutrition
Effectiveness of hunger and malnutrition policies
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272
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analytical
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