{"id":27849,"date":"2024-02-17T10:19:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T10:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27849"},"modified":"2024-02-28T05:48:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:48:33","slug":"food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/","title":{"rendered":"Food security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.\u00a0 (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Food Security Bill in India, aimed at eradicating hunger and malnutrition, has generated optimism for addressing prevalent socio-economic challenges. However, its effective implementation faces several apprehensions. One concern revolves around logistical hurdles in reaching remote regions with adequate food supplies, given India&#8217;s vast and diverse landscape. Additionally, issues such as corruption and inefficiencies in the distribution system pose significant challenges. Moreover, the bill&#8217;s reliance on the Public Distribution System (PDS) raises questions about its capacity to efficiently target beneficiaries and prevent leakages. Furthermore, the Food Security Bill has stirred debates within the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding its potential implications for international trade. Critics argue that the bill&#8217;s substantial subsidies on food grains could distort global markets and breach WTO agreements. Balancing domestic welfare objectives with international trade obligations remains a key challenge for India. Thus, while the Food Security Bill holds promise, addressing these apprehensions is crucial for its successful implementation and navigating concerns within the WTO framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Issues of buffer stocks and food security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d952d9cd0e1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#The_salient_features_of_the_act_are_as\" title=\"The salient features of the act are as:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">The salient features of the act are as:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#Role_of_NFSA_in_eliminating_hunger_and_malnutrition\" title=\"Role of NFSA in eliminating hunger and malnutrition:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Role of NFSA in eliminating hunger and malnutrition:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#However_there_is_still_a_long_way_for_India_to_reach_nutritional_sufficiency_as\" title=\"However, there is still a long way for India to reach nutritional sufficiency as:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">However, there is still a long way for India to reach nutritional sufficiency as:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/food-security-bill-is-expected-to-eliminate-hunger-and-malnutrition-in-india-critically-discuss-various-apprehensions-in-its-effective-implementation-along-with-the-concerns-it-has-generated-in-wto\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Intro try to&nbsp; write about NFSA 2013&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The first part of the answer discusses how to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The second part of the answer discusses challenges in effective implementation of this act and concerns related to the act at WTO.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Try to conclude by&nbsp; writing about the need for food security.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic concept of food security globally is to ensure that all people, at all times, should get access to the basic food for their active and healthy life and is characterized by availability, access, utilization, and stability of food. Though the Indian Constitution does not have any explicit provision regarding right to food, the fundamental right to life enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution may be interpreted to include the right to live with human dignity, which can include the right to food and other basic necessities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_salient_features_of_the_act_are_as\"><\/span><strong>The salient features of the act are as:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Coverage and entitlement<\/strong>: Up to 75% of rural and 50% of the urban population will be covered under TPDS, with uniform entitlement of 5kg\/person\/month ration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Identification of households<\/strong>: The work of identification of eligible households is to be done by States\/UTS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Maternity benefit:<\/strong> Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PWLM) are entitled to receive maternity benefits of not less than 6000 rupees.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Nutritional support<\/strong>: PWLM and children in the age group of 6 months to 14 years will be entitled to meals as per prescribed nutritional norms under ICDS, MDM (PM-Poshan).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Women empowerment:<\/strong> Eldest women of the household of age 18 years or above to be deemed as head of the household for the purpose of issuing ration cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Grievance Redressal:<\/strong> Act calls for dedicated mechanism for grievance redressal at district and state level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Transparency\/Accountability: <\/strong>Provisions regarding social audits, setting up of vigilance committees, disclosure of PDS records etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Food security allowance:<\/strong> It is entitled to the beneficiaries in case of non-supply of entitled food grains or meals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_NFSA_in_eliminating_hunger_and_malnutrition\"><\/span><strong>Role of NFSA in eliminating hunger and malnutrition:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to a UN report, the number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million between 2006 to 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Improved access to food grains have improved the hunger outcomes amongst the poor and underprivileged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Wide coverage of the 2\/3rd population have increased resilience in the poor against income shocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stunting in children under 5 years of age, according to the UN report, has decreased from 47.8% in 2012 to 34.7% in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Monetary compensation has compensated against wage loss during pregnancy. PWLM can now access healthier food options like fruits, vegetables etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The awareness generated by the Asha workers have increased the number of infants who were exclusively breastfed from 11.2 million in 2012 to 13.9 million in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"However_there_is_still_a_long_way_for_India_to_reach_nutritional_sufficiency_as\"><\/span><strong>However, there is still a long way for India to reach nutritional sufficiency as:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Number of women in reproductive age suffering from anaemia grew from 165.6million in 2012 to 175.6 million in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The CNNS have highlighted the prevalence of hunger\/malnutrition in Indian children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The number of obese adults in India grew from 25.2 million in 2012 to 34.3 million in 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Institutional infrastructure for delivering the provisions of the food bill is poor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Widespread corruption has siphoned off the benefits to ghost beneficiaries and middlemen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Food security is a basic right at the same time India needs to take a firm stand on its food security mission which again enables the government to achieve sustainable development targets and improve ranking in Global Hunger Index, in which India is currently underperforming.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA permanent solution on public stockholding for food security purposes is a priority\u201d. A decision on this issue will signal WTO\u2019s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the fight against hunger and malnourishment across the globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0852e8d9-d77d-4f32-b617-621718b5dbf9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f1a56b80-b7b4-4135-a37b-2aa2660d6bfd\">For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ac11dd41-cc2b-4afd-b9df-7cc51084d393\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3285c649-2f18-4f86-b863-9ca055737fe0\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-a98aa02f-712e-4117-a211-d368b2ee4be7\"><li>1. 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