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July 27, 2021

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

Please Review. 

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

Abdul hakkim 3 years

Please review mam/sir

Thanks

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

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