Topic: issues of buffer stocks and food security;
4. Despite India’s self-sufficiency in food production, why does food security remain a significant challenge, and what measures can be taken to address this issue? Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: indianexpress.com
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Why the question: The article argues that India’s self-sufficiency in food production does not necessarily translate into food security, as there are still significant challenges in terms of access and distribution of food to those in need.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the various threats to food security and measures needed to ensure it.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistic related to food security scenario in the country.
Body:
First, write the about the various threats to food security in the country – geopolitical tension, adverse weather events like floods and droughts, improper supply chains, storage issues etc
Next, write the measures needed to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward on overcoming the above shortcomings.
