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The GHI: What is it?
Highlights of the 19th GHI in India in 2024 Particulars from the GHI 2024
Addressing Hunger and Malnutrition in India: India’s Performance Trends in the GHI
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The fact that India is ranked 105th out of 127 nations in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) with a score of 27.3, placing it in the “serious” category, highlights the country’s battle with hunger and malnutrition.
WHAT IS GHI ?
- Every year, the GHI is a peer-reviewed publication that tracks and measures hunger globally, regionally, and nationally, taking into account various aspects of hunger across time.
2.The German organization Welthungerhilfe and the US-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly created and published the GHI in 2006.
- GHI 2024’s 19th highlights:
- The Global Hunger Index (GHI) for 2024 has “How gender justice can advance climate resilience and zero hunger” as its topic.
Statistics on hunger worldwide:
The GHI score as of right now, 18.3, is marginally better than the score of 18.8 in 2016.
Populations at risk: 2.8 billion people lack the means to eat a nutritious diet. - Disparities in hunger by region:
Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest rates of child mortality and malnutrition, and the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia make hunger crises worse.
South Asia: There is a serious food crisis in nations like Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. - Concerns: Challenging No Hunger by 2030 (SDG 2): A standstill in the fight against hunger after decades of progress is evident in the GHI 2024, which shows that 42 countries have alarming or serious levels of hunger.
Difference in treatment based on gender: Women are more likely to experience food insecurity than men because of violence and discriminatory practices that restrict their access to resources. - An exhortation to act:
Particular Findings for India in the GHI 2024:]These are alarming rates of child malnutrition.
India’s GHI Performance Trends:
Over the past ten years, there has been very little progress: India’s performance has stagnated, going from 29.3 in 2016 to 27.3 in 202
India against its neighbors:
Taking Care of India’s Hunger and Malnutrition:
Comprehensive solutions are required; India’s GHI score is a sobering reminder that hunger cannot be eradicated solely through economic growth.
Successful policy initiatives encompassing important areas of concentration like
Food security: It’s critical to guarantee that every member of the public has access to wholesome food.
Healthcare accessibility: The health of mothers and their children can be greatly impacted by the development of the healthcare system.