Food Security in India: Chapter Overview

Availability, accessibility, affordability

Public Distribution System (PDS) and government vigilance

Food is within reach of every person

<p>Individual has enough money to buy sufficient, safe and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enough food is available for all the persons, all persons have the capacity to buy food of acceptable quality, and there is no barrier on access to food</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Total production of food decreases, creating a shortage and causing food prices to go up. Some people cannot afford to buy food, leading to a situation of starvation, which can escalate to famine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agricultural laborers, fishermen, transport workers, and other casual laborers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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