Question 18GS2GS2
India faces a paradox of food surplus and nutritional deficit. Analyse the structural reasons behind this paradox and suggest reform strategies.
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1Overemphasis on Low Nutrition crops - paddy, wheat (Green Revolution) 2) Skewed Cropping pattern - low production of pulses, millet which are Nutritious 3) Agricultural Policy bias - High MSP, assured procurement only for rice, wheat 4) Leakages in distribution - ghost beneficiaries, exclusionary errors (38%) diverts benefits last mile reach 5) Bureaucratic structures - Lack of accountability, corruption prevents benefits last mile reach 6) Data Gaps - As per IIT Delhi study, updated non availability of Ration data leads to exclusion of intended beneficiaries Reform strategies 1) Crop Diversification - promote cultivation of nutritious crops like pulses & millets (Shree Anna designation of millets
2Promote Biofortification of cereal crops (Fortified rice, Shree Anna designation of millets) 3) Expand mid day meal and PBES basket - include fruits, vegetables, proteins - Rajasthan goat - free milk with mid day meal 4) Effective targeting - Use technology to check leakages, ensure last mile delivery A holistic approach can help make Kuposhan Mukt Bharat & achieve SDG2 'Zero hunger'
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Conclusion
A holistic approach can help make Kuposhan Mukt Bharat & achieve SDG2 'Zero hunger'
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Topper
Saurabh Sharma
AIR 146
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Poverty and Malnutrition
Food surplus paradox and nutritional deficit
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