Zero Hunger


Welcome to Zero Hunger

Explore our mission, goals, and the steps we can all take to make a difference in eradicating hunger.

About Zero Hunger

Our mission is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. We aim to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Our Approach

Eliminating Hunger

Discover our strategies for eradicating hunger, including improving food distribution systems and reducing food waste.

Promoting Nutrition

Learn about initiatives aimed at enhancing nutrition through better food diversity and addressing malnutrition.

Supporting Sustainable Agriculture

Understand how sustainable farming practices and technological innovations contribute to long-term food security.

Resources

Research & Reports

Access reports, studies, and data on hunger and food security.

Educational Materials

Find resources for schools and community groups to raise awareness about hunger issues.

Success Stories

Read about successful projects and programs that have made a difference in the fight against hunger.

INDIAN Government Policies for Zero Hunger

Public Distribution System (PDS)

The PDS distributes subsidized food grains to the poor and vulnerable sections of society through Fair Price Shops (FPS), providing essential commodities at lower rates.

National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013

This act provides legal entitlement to food grains for up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population, including provisions for pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, this scheme provides free food grains to the poor and vulnerable to mitigate the pandemic's impact on food security.

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

ICDS improves nutritional status for children under six years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health education.

Midday Meal Scheme

This scheme offers free lunches to children in government and government-aided schools to enhance nutritional status and encourage school attendance.

National Nutrition Mission (NNM)

Also known as POSHAN Abhiyan, this mission focuses on reducing malnutrition among children, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through various interventions.

Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Provides direct financial support to small and marginal farmers to enhance their purchasing power and food security.

National Agriculture Market (eNAM)

eNAM is an online trading platform promoting transparent and efficient agricultural markets, helping farmers secure better prices for their produce.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Though primarily a housing scheme, PMAY supports food security by improving living conditions and providing stability to low-income families.

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)

Now MGNREGA, this act guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households, aiding food security by providing regular income.

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