India ranked 94 among 107 nations in the Global Hunger Index 2020 and is in the 'serious' hunger category with experts blaming poor implementation processes, lack of effective monitoring, siloed approach in tackling malnutrition and poor performance by large states behind the low ranking.
Worldwide hunger is at a moderate level, according to the 2020 Global Hunger Index. However, the report says that far too many individuals are suffering from hunger and undernutrition. GHI also raises concerns over the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030.
One of the major causes for malnutrition in India is economic inequality. Due to the low social status of the population, their diet often lacks in both quality and quantity. Women who suffer from malnutrition are less likely to have healthy babies. Nutrition deficiencies inflict long-term damage to both individuals and society. Compared with their better-fed peers, nutrition-deficient individuals are more likely to have infectious diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, which lead to a higher mortality rate. Besides, nutrition-deficient individuals are less productive at work. Low productivity not only gives them low pay that traps them in a vicious circle of under-nutrition, but also brings inefficiency to the society, especially in India where labour is a major input factor for economic production.
Organize a program at a local school to provide healthy, nutritious meals.
Prepare food baskets for families in need.
Create healthy snack packages to be distributed to children in need.
Provide fruits and vegetables as a healthy snack for children in childcare facilities.
Provide needy children with backpacks supplied with food for when school is not in session.
Set up Food Bank (Annachatralay) for needy childrenby the year 2023.
