Starvation

In famine-hit Tigray, food turns into weapon of war as Ethiopian and Eritrean military block aid

More than 2 million of Tigray’s 6 million people have already fled, unable to harvest their crops. And those who stayed often cannot plant new crops or till the land because they fear for their lives.

No Covid relief for Maharashtra's tribals as scheme meant to ease burden fails to lift-off

On 9 September, the state govt passed a resolution saying it would deposit Rs 2,000 into the bank accounts of tribal people and distribute ration worth Rs 2,000 under the Khawati yojana. Seven months later, the benefits are still awaited

COVID-19 impact: Informal economy workers excluded from most govt measures, be it cash transfers or tax benefits

Like demonetisation, the current lockdown has exposed millions of workers and their families to starvation, hunger, death and very bleak future prospects.

Every second child, below the age of five, is affected by a form of malnutrition: UNICEF

Indian children are being diagnosed with adult diseases such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease and pre-diabetic.

Jharkhand's focus on asset creation under MGNREGS impressive, but efficacy of mango farms in addressing poverty, migration doubtful

Jharkhand has completed close to nine lakh works between 2016 and 2019, however, this has not lead to an increase in wages under MGNREGS, nor has it addressed migration

Three hundred Himalayan yaks starve to death from unsually cold winter weather

Residents sought help feeding their 1,500-strong yak herd after an unusually-heavy snowfall in the region.

Starvation deaths emerge as key poll issue in Jharkhand as ration card woes keep vulnerable groups hungry

Activists claim that anomalies in the public distribution system (PDS) in Jharkhand is a major contributor of malnutrition among children in the state, the BJP government in the state, however, denies these allegations

World needs 'radical rethink' for strategy to tackle obesity, hunger, climate: Report

Health advocates & climate experts hailed The Lancet report's sweeping call for deep change.

Supreme Court slams wastage of food and water at lavish parties amid Delhi water crisis, alleged starvation deaths

The Supreme Court cirticised the huge wastage of food and water at wedding functions in Delhi even as an "unconfirmed report" stated that three girls recently starved to death in the national capital and people continue to face water shortage

World Food Day Quiz: Do you know what issues affect food production and consumption globally?

World Food Day is observed to commemorate the anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945.