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Global Food Security Crisis
Context:
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a worsening famine in Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar, citing rising malnutrition and declining international funding.
World Food Programme (WFP)
- Established in 1961; headquarters: Rome, Italy.
- It is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for combating hunger and improving peace in conflict-affected areas.
Current Global Food Security Situation
- Gaza: Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has officially declared famine in northern Gaza; about 1 million people require aid, but only 60–100 trucks/day are entering against a requirement of 600–700 trucks/day.
- Sudan: Around 25 million acutely food insecure, with 10 famine pockets confirmed—largest crisis since the Ethiopian famine of the 1980s.
- Myanmar: Approximately 10 million acutely food insecure due to ongoing political and economic instability.
- Global trend: Over the last five years, acutely food insecure population has tripled to around 320 million.
India and Food Security
- India has moved from being a recipient of WFP aid to a food surplus nation assisting others.
- However, India faces persistent challenges of malnutrition, undernutrition, and Global Hunger Index rankings.
- Government initiatives:National Food Security Act (2013), PM Poshan (Mid-Day Meal), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and PoshanAbhiyaan.
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