This paper presents the results of a review of the evidence on the impacts of structured demand programmes on resilient food systems. It focuses upon three main kinds of structured demand programmes: (1) home-grown school feeding (HGSF); (2) local and regional food aid procurement (LRP), in...

The globally fast-spreading novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now testing the abilities of all countries to manage its widespread implications on public health. To effectively contain its impacts, a nation-wide temporary lockdown was enforced in India. The resultant panic buying and...

This book analyses the food security problems of urban areas in India by bringing existing data together in a comprehensive manner. It uses data for the second half of the 1990s, except in cases where it has not been available for this period. Part I (chapters 1-6) looks at urban food insecurity...

The Public Distribution System (PDS) of India plays a crucial role in reducing food insecurity by acting as a safety net by distributing essentials at a subsidised rate. While the PDS forms a cornerstone of government food and nutrition policy, India continues to be home to a large population of...

India was the third country in the world to enact into law a constitutional commitment to the right to food, following Brazil and South Africa. The 2013 National Food Security Act (NFSA) was the latest in a long line of post-Independence food policies aimed at tackling hunger. This paper explores...

This chapter examines the problem of food insecurity and malnutrition as a consequence of natural or manmade disasters, and offers guidelines for the identification and management of food insecurity and malnutrition, and for planning an effective food aid and nutrition programmes. Particular...

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated the lives and livelihoods of people around the world. The impact of COVID-19 has been especially devastating for low-income families in rural areas of India. Food insecurity became pervasive in rural areas soon after the nationwide lockdown was announced, as many ...

Food aid, both for short-term emergency relief and as program food aid that helps address medium-term food "deficits", is often a major component of food security strategies in developing countries. This study reviews the experience with food aid of four major recipients of food aid (India,...

Enhancing food security in vulnerable regions requires both short- and long-term investments. Even though targeted interventions are needed for short-term relief, building resilient food systems is crucial for providing continued food and nutrition security. Resilient food systems have the capacity ...

Taking the case of India this paper deals with different aspects of food security. Firstly the paper tells about the food security. Secondly this paper brings out facts about programs and policies India followed in achieving food security. Thirdly the paper discuss about economic costs of food...