Question Q.17 (continued continuation)GS2GS2
Despite the implementation of numerous policies and schemes aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition in the country, their effectiveness remains limited. Analyse.
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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, milles, and NGOs 4. Bio-fortification across food items through robust Food Processing Industry and efficient supply chain
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Topper
MUDITA BANSAL
AIR 442024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Government Schemes and Policies
Government Schemes and Policies
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