The need of the hour is to move from basic food security to nutritional security. Elucidate.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Agriculture/ Food Security
Topic: Agriculture/ Food Security
Q6. The need of the hour is to move from basic food security to nutritional security. Elucidate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: PIB
Why the question: INDIAN AGRICULTURE SECTOR IS A SUCCESS STORY: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2023-24. ECONOMIC SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS FIVE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AGRICULUTAL SECTOR. THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS TO MOVE FROM BASIC FOOD SECURITY TO NUTRITIONAL SECURITY Key Demand of the question: To explain the importance of transitioning from basic food security to nutritional security and the measures needed to achieve this goal. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Define basic food security and nutritional security, highlighting the difference between the two. Body: Mention the current status of food security in India and the limitations of focusing solely on basic food security. Explain the importance of nutritional security in addressing malnutrition, stunting, and other health issues. List down government initiatives and policies aimed at improving nutritional security, such as the National Nutrition Mission and fortified food programs. Conclusion: Suggest ways forward, including policy recommendations and community involvement.
Why the question:
INDIAN AGRICULTURE SECTOR IS A SUCCESS STORY: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2023-24. ECONOMIC SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS FIVE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AGRICULUTAL SECTOR. THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS TO MOVE FROM BASIC FOOD SECURITY TO NUTRITIONAL SECURITY
Key Demand of the question: To explain the importance of transitioning from basic food security to nutritional security and the measures needed to achieve this goal.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define basic food security and nutritional security, highlighting the difference between the two.
Mention the current status of food security in India and the limitations of focusing solely on basic food security.
Explain the importance of nutritional security in addressing malnutrition, stunting, and other health issues.
List down government initiatives and policies aimed at improving nutritional security, such as the National Nutrition Mission and fortified food programs.
Conclusion:
Suggest ways forward, including policy recommendations and community involvement.