Question 18GS2GS2
भारत खाद्य अधिशेष और पोषण की कमी संबंधी विरोधाभास का समाधान कर रहा है। इस विरोधाभास के पीछे निहित संरचनात्मक कारणों का विश्लेषण कीजिए और सुधार हेतु रणनीतियों का सुझाव दीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) [India faces a paradox of food surplus and nutritional deficit. Analyse the structural reasons behind this paradox and suggest reform strategies. (Answer in 250 words)]
Introduction
India produced on all time high of 332 mmt grains in 2023-24 yet 17.7% of the population is malnourished.
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Main Body
India produced on all time high of 332 mmt grains in 2023-24 yet 17.7% of the population is malnourished.
Paradox of surplus and deficit:
1Largest producer of milk yet ST/L females anaemic
2Largest agriculture production yet protein deficiency and 87% children stunted.
Reasons being paradox:
1High poverty making quality food unaffordable by 16% population multidimensional poor.
2High wastage of produce By 25% grains wasted before reaching stores (Shantha Kumar committee report)
3Inadequate reach of PDS by exclusion inclusion errors
4Low productivity of agriculture, due to land fragmentation (Choudhari overage holding)
5High level of corruption and leakages By 96th rank in corruption perception index
6Changing dietary patterns promoting hidden hunger (Nutrition deficiency)
7Socio-cultural beliefs binding egg, meat consumption.
8low government expenditure keeping children on PASHAN.
9Combo state levels delay effective implementation.
[Continuation of Question 18]
3Inadequate reach of PDS by exclusion inclusion errors
4Low productivity of agriculture, due to land fragmentation (Choudhari overge holding)
5High level of corruption and leakages By 96th rank in corruption perception index
6Changing dietary patterns promoting hidden hunger (Nutrition deficiency)
7Socio-cultural beliefs binding egg, meat consumption.
8low government expenditure keeping children on PASHAN.
9Combo state levels delay effective implementation.
Reform Strategies:
1Decentralised Public distribution System for effective reach (Chhota Kumar Committee)
2Diversify Corruption basket in mid-day meal, include breakfast as well by Tamil Nadu CM breakfast scheme.
3Direct cash support for vulnerable groups By homeless.
4Awareness through sugar bombs of Eat right India Campaign
5Address leakages through DBT
6Scientific storage and logistics at local level to address wastage of food.
Hence, to attain SDG-2 (Zero hunger) in true sense concrete steps are needed
[Final continuation of Question 18 - Reform Strategies]
2Diversify Corruption basket in mid-day meal, include breakfast as well by Tamil Nadu CM breakfast scheme.
3Direct cash support for vulnerable groups By homeless.
4Awareness through sugar bombs of Eat right India Campaign
5Address leakages through DBT
6Scientific storage and logistics at local level to address wastage of food. Hence, to attain SDG-2 (Zero hunger) in true sense concrete steps are needed
7Scientific storage and logistics at local level to address wastage of food.
Hence, to attain SDG-2 (Zero hunger) in true sense concrete steps are needed
— Harsh Nehara · AIR 74
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Conclusion
Hence, to attain SDG-2 (Zero hunger) in true sense concrete steps are needed
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Topper
Harsh Nehara
AIR 74
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Paradox of Poverty
Food Surplus and Nutritional Deficit
Writing Stats
424
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone