Uttar Pradesh demonstrates the significance of women’s empowerment in combating malnutrition through community-based micro-enterprises led by self-help groups Written By: Elisabeth Faure | March 8, 2024 New Delhi: Something unusual happens as night falls over Bhojla village in Badagaon, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Women from some of the homes in the area leave their houses and… Continue reading Midnight Stories Of Solidarity Brewing Empowerment And Strengthening Nutrition
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Water is Life; Water is Food: World Food Day 2023
Author: Rita Sarin, Chair, WFP Trust For India World Food Day is commemorated each year on the 16th of October to draw attention to the millions of people who live with severe food insecurity and remind individuals, communities, organisations, and governments worldwide of the actions required to tackle the challenges of hunger and malnutrition. The… Continue reading Water is Life; Water is Food: World Food Day 2023
Soybean should become the next egg. Needs NECC-type campaign, support
In many quarters, the Green Revolution is not considered a great success story and is held responsible for degradation of land, excessive use of fertilisers and chemicals and depleting water table. However, it is GR which has brought food security to India and it is not only wheat and rice that have witnessed its benefits… Continue reading Soybean should become the next egg. Needs NECC-type campaign, support
How Can India Become Self-Sufficient in Pulses
Pulses are a staple of the Indian diet and will remain an important source of protein for a vast majority of Indians. Some suggestion on how the government can ensure demand is met. Siraj Hussain, Former Union Agriculture Secretary, May 18, 2023 The National Family Health Survey-5 conducted in 2019-21 revealed that only 16.6% of… Continue reading How Can India Become Self-Sufficient in Pulses
Unlocking women’s empowerment through financial and digital literacy
Gender inequality in India is evident in the low sex ratio and gender inequality across several development markers such as literacy, workforce participation, land ownership, etc. Prevalent social biases against women and girls affect their access to food and nutrition as well. Women’s livelihoods could make a huge impact on enhancing food security in the… Continue reading Unlocking women’s empowerment through financial and digital literacy