Food Security in India

A system where the government provides subsidized food grains to eligible households at a fixed price.

A government initiative to improve the availability and affordability of food grains for the poor.

A scenario where people lack sufficient access to nutritious food due to factors such as poverty, limited resources, or natural disasters.

A network of NGOs and organizations that create local storage facilities for food grains, often in rural areas, to improve food security.

A measure of a nation's ability to ensure its citizens have enough food, resources, and access to nutritious food.

It means everyone has physical access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

It means everyone has the financial means to buy enough safe and nutritious food for their dietary needs.

A national disaster that significantly disrupts food production and distribution, leading to food shortages and price increases.

The worst famine in Indian history, which struck the Bengal province in 1943, killing millions of people.

A significant increase in the price of basic food items, particularly rice, making it unaffordable for many people, especially those who rely on daily wages.

These individuals were among the most vulnerable groups during the Bengal Famine, facing starvation and its consequences due to their economic circumstances and dependence on daily wages.

A situation where a significant portion of a population has limited access to sufficient food for a sustained period.

A sudden, destructive event that disrupts normal life, such as floods, earthquakes, or droughts.

Activities that help victims of a natural disaster recover and rebuild their lives.

The process of growing crops and raising livestock, often used for food production.

The period of time when crops are growing and developing before they are ready for harvest.

A time of intense activity in agriculture, usually associated with planting, transplanting, or harvesting.

Jobs that are not permanent but often temporary, typically lasting for a shorter duration within a specific time frame.

A government-issued card that entitles low-income individuals to purchase essential food items at subsidized prices.

The practice of cultivating land for a short period and then abandoning it, often resulting in soil degradation and environmental damage.

A type of informal dwelling typically found in urban slums, often lacking basic amenities and proper infrastructure.

A person who earns a living by pulling a rickshaw, often facing irregular income and unstable work conditions.

The state of having insufficient resources to meet one's basic needs, including food, shelter, and healthcare.

A national survey conducted in India to assess the health and nutritional status of the population.

A specific location or region that experiences high levels of food insecurity, often due to factors like poverty, natural disasters, or economic backwardness.

An extreme lack of access to food, resulting in hunger and potentially malnourishment. It can be a consequence of poverty or other socioeconomic factors.

A person who lacks sufficient resources to meet their basic needs, typically characterized by low income, inadequate housing, and limited access to healthcare and education.

A payment made by the government to producers to increase their income and keep consumer prices lower.

The minimum amount of foodgrains that the government must store to ensure food security.

The total amount of wheat and rice held by the government in storage.

The year in which the foodgrain stock with the government was the highest.

Storing large quantities of food can lead to high storage costs, waste, and deterioration of the grain's quality.

The practice of farmers switching from growing staple foods like coarse grains to growing more profitable crops like wheat and rice.

The minimum support price (MSP) is a guaranteed price set by the government for certain crops to ensure farmers' income.

The MSP has encouraged farmers to grow wheat and rice, leading to a surplus of these grains and a decline in the production of coarse grains.

Excessive use of water for rice cultivation has negatively impacted the environment, causing water table depletion and ecological damage.

To address the issue of overflowing granaries, the government has distributed foodgrains through various programs and schemes.

The government's efforts to distribute foodgrains through programs aims to ensure food security and reduce the burden of high storage costs.