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Food security has always been a major concern for India and the government launched various programs to eradicate hunger. Many charitable organizations and NGOs are also playing a key role to address this issue. I was also part of an NGO team working toward this cause and I have witnessed poor conditions in backward areas. To achieve food security, all people should have physical and economic access to safe and nutritious food. Currently, the government has implemented various programs to address these issues, and let’s see some of them. 1. Public Distribution System (PDS) – The government is providing subsidized food materials to the people through PDS systems in the country. During the pandemic, the government distributed covid 19 food relief packages through these PDS shops. Families belonging to those below the poverty line receive additional food materials from these shops. A major chunk of government expenditure on food securities is spending on food subsidies provided throug...

The mid-day meal program was introduced as a part of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education on August 15, 1995. However, the roots of this school meal program may be linked back to the pre-independence era, when the British administration decided to devise measures to assist underprivileged students. Today, the scheme's main goals are to provide nutritional support to children in elementary school, promote school enrolment, and combat hunger and malnutrition. Food security, the shortage of nutritious food in rural areas, and access to education are always high on the priority list. This is why the Indian government came up with the concept of a midday meal programme. The goal is to provide healthy meals to children in the lower and higher primary grades. According to the data, 4% of Indian youngsters do not attend school. Yes, it is a sobering reality. At a young age, parents encourage their children to work. With schools providing free meals, more ...