Food Security in India
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What problem do ration shops face regarding unsold stocks?

Ration shops face the problem of having unsold stocks of poor quality grains and milk products.

How did the introduction of the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) affect food security for families above the poverty line?

With TPDS, families above the poverty line receive very little discount at ration shops.

What role does the Academy of Development Science (ADS) play in food security in Maharashtra?

The ADS facilitates a network of NGOs to set up grain banks and organizes training on food security.

What is a significant outcome of the Grain Bank programme initiated by ADS?

<p>The Grain Bank programme has been acknowledged as a successful and innovative food security intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three conditions for food security in a nation?

<p>Food security is ensured when citizens have access to enough nutritious food, the capacity to buy acceptable quality food, and no barriers to access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does accessibility in food security imply?

<p>Accessibility means food is within reach of every person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is affordability related to food security?

<p>Affordability implies that an individual has enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three conditions for ensuring food security in a country?

<ol> <li>Enough food is available for all, 2) All persons can buy food of acceptable quality, 3) No barriers on access to food.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to food production during a natural calamity like drought?

<p>Total production of foodgrains decreases, creating a food shortage in the affected areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who tends to be the most affected by famine?

<p>The poorest sections of society, including agricultural laborers and casual workers, are most affected by famine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a famine?

<p>A famine is characterized by widespread deaths due to starvation and limited food access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most devastating famine in India and its impact?

<p>The Famine of Bengal in 1943 killed thirty lakh people in the province of Bengal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual salary that Somu receives for his work with the Sarpanch?

<p>Rs 1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of work does Sunhari, Ramu's wife, primarily do?

<p>She works part-time as a house cleaner for livestock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ramu supplement his income during the busy agricultural season?

<p>He works alongside his wife in the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What adverse impact did the Covid-19 pandemic have on food security?

<p>It restricted the movement of people and goods, impacting economic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What employment challenges does Ramu face due to seasonal agriculture?

<p>He remains unemployed for about 4 months during plant consolidation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to agriculture, which type of work does Ramu sometimes find?

<p>He looks for work in brick laying or construction activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main causes of food insecurity mentioned in the content?

<p>Natural calamities and pandemics like Covid-19.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the Bengal famine in India?

<p>Nothing like it has happened in India again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ramu's family manage during times of food shortage?

<p>They work hard and seek additional employment opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ahmad's primary source of income?

<p>Ahmad's primary source of income is pulling a rickshaw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many family members depend on Ahmad's earnings?

<p>Eight family members depend on Ahmad's earnings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ahmad use his yellow PDS card for?

<p>He uses it to obtain essential commodities like wheat, rice, and sugar at reduced prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what circumstances does Ahmad struggle to meet his family's needs?

<p>Ahmad struggles on days when he barely earns enough for daily necessities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hunger considered a critical aspect of food insecurity?

<p>Hunger is an expression of poverty and indicates a lack of access to sufficient food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regions in the country have a high incidence of food insecurity?

<p>Economically backward states, tribal areas, and regions prone to natural disasters have high food insecurity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of women and children under food insecurity, according to the NHFS?

<p>Approximately 11 crore women and children are food insecure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ahmad's family access essential items each month?

<p>Ahmad purchases his monthly stock when the ration shop opens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenges does Ahmad face with a fluctuating income?

<p>He risks malnutrition for his family due to inconsistent earnings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what kind of living situation does Ahmad reside?

<p>Ahmad lives in a jhuggi, indicating a low-income housing situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which recent year did the Food Corporation of India (FCI) report maximum foodgrain stock?

<p>In 2014, the FCI reported a maximum foodgrain stock of 65.3 million tonnes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum buffer stock norm for the FCI?

<p>The minimum buffer stock norm for the FCI is not specified in the provided content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the FCI granaries overflowing with foodgrains?

<p>The granaries were overflowing due to high production levels and diversion of land to rice and wheat cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regions concentrated the maximum stock of wheat and rice?

<p>The maximum stocks were concentrated in regions such as Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered undesirable about high levels of buffer stocks of foodgrains?

<p>High levels of buffer stocks are undesirable because they can lead to waste, deterioration in grain quality, and high carrying costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the increase in MSP have on farmers' production choices?

<p>The increase in MSP induced farmers to shift land use from coarse grains to rice and wheat production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has intensive rice cultivation affected the environment?

<p>Intensive rice cultivation has led to environmental degradation and a fall in water levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of the overflow of foodgrain stocks in the FCI granaries?

<p>The overflow of foodgrain stocks leads to high carrying costs and potential waste of grains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crops primarily make up the foodgrain stocks in the FCI?

<p>The foodgrain stocks in the FCI primarily consist of wheat and rice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend was observed in the production of coarse grains due to MSP policies?

<p>There was a trend of reduced production of coarse grains as farmers favored rice and wheat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Security in India

  • Food security encompasses availability, accessibility, and affordability of food for all people at all times.
  • Vulnerable households are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, especially in times of crop production or distribution issues.
  • Public distribution systems (PDS) and government intervention play crucial roles in ensuring food security.
  • Food security factors include domestic food production, imports, and stored reserves.
  • Accessibility involves having physical and financial access to sufficient and nutritious food.
  • Affordability means possessing the necessary funds to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
  • Natural disasters like drought, floods, and earthquakes significantly impact food security because of reduced production and price increases.
  • Food scarcity during a natural calamity can lead to starvation.
  • The Bengal famine of 1943 was a devastating event, resulting in significant loss of life.
  • Agricultural laborers, fishermen, and transport workers were severely affected by the price hikes during the Bengal famine.
  • Food insecurity disproportionately affects the poorest segments of society and those in crisis situations.
  • Seasonal food insecurity arises from the reliance on agricultural cycles.
  • Some social groups like scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and some other backward classes face food insecurity because of low land ownership or productivity.
  • The government has many strategies to ensure food security.
  • The Minimum Support Price (MSP) helps incentivize production, ensuring a stable supply.
  • Buffer stocks serve as emergency reserves to stabilize prices.
  • The Public Distribution System (PDS) ensures equitable distribution of food grains.
  • Ration shops provide subsidized food to vulnerable populations.
  • Cooperatives play a significant role in food distribution in certain regions, typically through cooperative stores selling essential goods at subsidized prices.

Food Security in India (Additional Notes)

  • Ration shops, also called fair price shops, supply subsidized foodgrains, cooking oil etc to people.
  • The government has attempted various programs to combat the issue of food shortages, with varying levels of success.
  • The National Food Security Act, 2013 aimed to improve access to food for a large proportion of the population.
  • Food grain production and stocks have increased over time. However, maintaining adequate reserves and addressing distribution challenges remains a critical concern in food security.

Food Security in India - Issues and Challenges

  • Despite improvements, significant challenges in food security remain, including issues of poverty, inequality, and distribution.
  • Concerns remain around the sustainability of current practices and the need for broader approaches to address underlying socioeconomic factors.
  • Maintaining a buffer reserve of food grains, ensuring effective distribution through a public distribution system, and supporting vulnerable populations through other programs are critical aspects for mitigating potential threats to widespread access to nutritional food.

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This quiz explores the complex topic of food security in India, focusing on the essential components like availability, accessibility, and affordability of food. It examines the impacts of natural disasters, government interventions, and historical events such as the Bengal famine of 1943 on food security. Test your knowledge on how these factors interact and affect vulnerable populations.

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