Food Security In India
FCI foodgrains stock down by 37% from last year; yet higher than buffer
Centre's foodgrains stock managed by the Food Corporation of India remains 66% higher than the buffer norm
 "FCI foodgrains stock down by 37% from last year; yet higher than buffer")
Foreign food manufacturers have to register in India for some exports
Rule applies for exports in five categories of items, says regulator FSSAI
 "Foreign food manufacturers have to register in India for some exports")
Rice export ban won't lower inflation or meaningfully improve food security
The last time India blocked grain exports, in 2007 and 2008, the decision precipitated a years-long food-security crisis
 "Rice export ban won't lower inflation or meaningfully improve food security")
India at 75: Here's how much our per capita income has zoomed since 1950
Since 1950, India's per capita income (PCI) has jumped over 500 times. In 1950, it stood at Rs 265, and increased to Rs 1,28,829 in 2020-21
 "India at 75: Here's how much our per capita income has zoomed since 1950")
World's food supply faces new threat after India's rice crop falters
The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation
 "World's food supply faces new threat after India's rice crop falters")
Odisha top among states on Food Act implementation; UP in second place
Goa and Chhattisgarh at the bottom of the pile on implementation of National Food Security Act
 "Odisha top among states on Food Act implementation; UP in second place")
India at 71st on Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations
India is ranked at 71st position in the Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 of 113 countries, but the country lags behind its neighbours Pakistan and Sri Lanka in terms food affordability
 "India at 71st on Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations")
Adding value to your food
There are speculations on whether the government's policy on genetically engineered products has undergone a subtle, even if undeclared, change. If it is so, it is welcome
 "Adding value to your food")
Best of BS Opinion: China gaining traction, corporate frauds, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: China gaining traction, corporate frauds, and more")
Hungry for nutrition
India has to revamp its food security programmes
 "Hungry for nutrition")
Shivraj transfers Rs 137.66 cr food security allowance to school students
He also transferred Rs 42 crore to 2 lakh 10 thousand cooks of mid-day meal kitchens in their bank accounts
 "Shivraj transfers Rs 137.66 cr food security allowance to school students")
FSSAI's 'Eat Right India' movement wins 'Food System Vision Prize'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday said it has been awarded the 'Food System Vision Prize' for its 'Eat Right India' movement's vision, along with nine other finalists.
 "FSSAI's 'Eat Right India' movement wins 'Food System Vision Prize'")
India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu
Political parties are feeling shy, politicians are feeling shy, Parliament also do not adequately discuss about the issue," Naidu said
 "India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu")
Realities of food insecurity: India worse than Ethiopia in many indicators
India sees itself as an emerging world power, but doubts about the direction of its development remain
 "Realities of food insecurity: India worse than Ethiopia in many indicators")
