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Page 9 - Food Security

FSSAI to soon finalise the draft regulations on Ayurveda Aahar

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Arun Singhal said the regulator is also setting standards for usage of recycled plastics in food products

FSSAI to soon finalise the draft regulations on Ayurveda Aahar
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 10:54 PM IST

Modi govt planning surge in fertiliser plants for second green revolution

The spectacular success of attaining self-reliance in food grain production and nutrition in the country has been achieved through a combination of factors

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 1:19 PM IST

India to pitch for permanent solution for food security in WTO meet

India believes that the draft text on agriculture is "completely imbalanced"

India to pitch for permanent solution for food security in WTO meet
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 2:20 AM IST

India to pitch for permanent solution for food security at WTO: Official

Finding a permanent solution to the public food stockpile issue is linked to the survival of 800 million hungry people across the globe.

India to pitch for permanent solution for food security at WTO: Official
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 4:58 PM IST

Food insecurity in Somalia to worsen significantly by May 2022: UN report

"The delay of the October-December deyr (short) rains has also significantly affected supplementary food and income from livestock production," UNOCHA said in its latest humanitarian bulletin.

Food insecurity in Somalia to worsen significantly by May 2022: UN report
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 1:28 PM IST

World's record food bill is hitting poorer countries hardest

Higher shipping rates and prices of foodstuffs from grains to vegetables are likely to drive the cost of importing food

World's record food bill is hitting poorer countries hardest
Updated On : 12 Nov 2021 | 1:54 AM IST

Can't guarantee India's concerns will be addressed, says WTO D-G

But assures the long-standing issue of farm, fisheries subsidies will be heard at ministerial

Can't guarantee India's concerns will be addressed, says WTO D-G
Updated On : 22 Oct 2021 | 11:44 PM IST

India to face challenges in balancing food security with sustainability

The country will continue to find it challenging to balance food goals without severe damage to its environment, according to a report

India to face challenges in balancing food security with sustainability
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 8:32 PM IST

Food should be viewed as human right, not as commodity, says UN chief

Food should be viewed as a human right, not as a commodity, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.

Food should be viewed as human right, not as commodity, says UN chief
Updated On : 24 Sep 2021 | 9:12 AM IST

In poorest districts of Uttar Pradesh, 200 grain banks offer food security

Started by Kanpur's Shramik Bharti, these food centres work on a community model

In poorest districts of Uttar Pradesh, 200 grain banks offer food security
Updated On : 13 Sep 2021 | 6:01 AM IST

Is grain fortification the only way to meet India's nutritional challenge?

Some experts say fortified grain is a wasteful expenditure with no tangible results, and advocate balanced diet instead. Others cite the success of fortification in other South Asian countries.

Is grain fortification the only way to meet India's nutritional challenge?
Updated On : 15 Aug 2021 | 1:58 PM IST

BRICS for partnership in strengthening agro-biodiversity for food security

In meeting,group shared that UN has noted BRICS countries are well positioned to take a leading role in helping to achieve objectives of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate hunger, poverty

BRICS for partnership in strengthening agro-biodiversity for food security
Updated On : 14 Aug 2021 | 1:51 PM IST

Right to food needs to be looked into with human rights perspective: NHRC

The NHRC hosted a meeting on the issues of food security with its member saying that the right to food, besides being a statutory right also needs to be looked into with a "human rights perspective".

Right to food needs to be looked into with human rights perspective: NHRC
Updated On : 10 Aug 2021 | 11:46 PM IST

States lift 1.53 mn ton foodgrains for free distribution during July-Nov

States have lifted 15.30 lakh tonnes of foodgrains so far for free distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY).

States lift 1.53 mn ton foodgrains for free distribution during July-Nov
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 6:08 PM IST

WFP partners with Rajasthan to improve Targeted Public Distribution System

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Rajasthan government have joined hands to improve the Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS) in the state.

WFP partners with Rajasthan to improve Targeted Public Distribution System
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 6:05 PM IST

Implement ration scheme by July 31: Supreme Court to states, UTs

It also directed the states, UTs to run community kitchens for migrant workers till the COVID pandemic continues.

Implement ration scheme by July 31: Supreme Court to states, UTs
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 12:30 AM IST

Malnutrition due to food inequalities costing world $13.6 tln annually

UN estimates indicate that the world's population may increase from around 7.8 billion now to almost 10 billion by 2050

Malnutrition due to food inequalities costing world $13.6 tln annually
Updated On : 08 Jun 2021 | 8:53 PM IST

Explained: How Delhi's foodgrain scheme is working on the ground

Registration and distribution bottlenecks put question marks on implementation

Explained: How Delhi's foodgrain scheme is working on the ground
Updated On : 27 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Govt to provide 5 kg extra food grains free to 800 mn in May and June

Scheme on the lines of PMGKAY-1 will cost the exchequer addl Rs 26,000 crore in FY22

Govt to provide 5 kg extra food grains free to 800 mn in May and June
Updated On : 24 Apr 2021 | 12:49 AM IST

Covid disrupted food security; will reverse progress in hunger fight: Govt

The pandemic has severely disrupted the food security and nutrition for millions of people around the world, and will likely reverse the progress made towards ending hunger by 2030

Covid disrupted food security; will reverse progress in hunger fight: Govt
Updated On : 21 Apr 2021 | 12:56 AM IST