Topic : Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
2. While accounting for the key findings of the survey taken by ‘hunger watch’, discuss how far have the recent efforts of the government been able to address them? Also bring out the challenges associated and suggest solutions to the same. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Since the lockdown, the Government of India (GoI) has announced Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) and Atmanirbhar Bharat. However, numerous studies have shown their inadequacy. Thus the question.
Key Demand of the question:
Account for the key findings of the survey taken by ‘hunger watch’ and elaborate on the recent efforts of the government been able to address them and express the challenges and concerns while also suggesting solutions.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
The Right to Food campaign in partnership with several civil society organisations initiated “Hunger Watch”, a rapid survey across 11 states from mid-September to mid-October. The objective was to assess the situation of hunger among vulnerable groups, as well as to take immediate local action to support those in extreme need.
Body:
Present the key findings of the survey – Widespread hunger continues to be a major issue irrespective of the income levels, more than half the respondents said their current consumption of rice/wheat was less than what it was pre-lockdown. Discuss other aspects from the findings.
Present the schemes and policies that have been directed to curb the problems of hunger in the country.
Discuss the issues and concerns associated.
Conclusion:
Suggest solutions to address the problems, take hint from the article.
