IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319-1775 Online 2320-7876

INDIA'S PATH TO FOOD SECURITY: POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS

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SINI PK, Nisha P

Abstract

India's approach to food security has changed throughout the years, moulded by a special confluence of political governance, agricultural development, and economic reforms. In order to guarantee millions of citizens have access to affordable food, several crucial policies are made like the National Food Security Act (NFSA), the Public Distribution System (PDS), and agricultural subsidies. Strong laws, focused initiatives, and constitutional protections have all contributed to India's progress toward achieving food security by guaranteeing that the country's enormous population has access to enough food that is both nourishing and sufficient. With an emphasis on important government programs including the Public Distribution System (PDS), the National Food Security Act (NFSA), and different agricultural assistance measures, this article examines the development of food security in India. Furthermore, it explores the constitutional provisions that uphold the state's duty to end poverty and malnutrition, such as Article 21's right to food. Moreover it examines the triumphs and problems in India's continuous efforts to guarantee sustainable food security for all inhabitants, especially in rural and marginalized groups, by looking at how these policies and initiatives intersect with socio-economic issues. It also considers how to improve food security going forward in light of population expansion, climate change, and demands from the world economy. This article offers insight into the formulation of India's food security policy and the wider implications for fair access to food in the face of domestic and international problems by fusing economic and political viewpoints.

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