Do the food crisis has been effectively handled by the Government of India during the pandemic? Comment (200 Words)
Refer - The Hindu
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· India has made enormous progress in food production over the years, with an inspiring journey towards self-sufficiency in food production marked by the Green Revolution.
· Coming to the impact of COVID-19’s fallout, vulnerable and marginalised families in India continued to be buffered against the food crisis by its robust Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
· The public distribution system became a lifeline for millions hit by the pandemic.
· A dynamic analysis of the food security scenario and feedback from different stakeholders allowed the Government of India to increase entitlements given to National Food Safety Act (NFSA) beneficiaries in 2020.
· The PMGKAY was introduced for eight months to provide relief to 80 crore beneficiaries covered under NFSA from COVID-induced economic hardships.
· Ensuring that food support focuses on inclusivity at-risk groups, including persons with disabilities, the elderly.
More needs to be done
· The introduction of the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme is an innovation that can be a game changer, allowing beneficiaries to access their food entitlements from anywhere in the country.
· There should be enhanced efforts to prevent losses.
· 2021 offers a unique opportunity for advancing food security and nutrition through transforming food systems with the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit.
· The outcomes of these events will certainly shape the actions of the second half of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition.
Abhishek Das 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
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Abdul hakkim 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
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