Investing in the Future

Desai, Sonalde; Haddad, Lawrence; Chopra, Deepta; Thorat, Amit

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“…Indian economy has experienced relatively high economic growth and decline in poverty over the past two decades (Bhagwati & Panagariya, 2012; Dreze & Sen, 2013). However, this transformation has not been matched by improvements in nutritional status (Desai et al, 2016). This incoherence is revealed in a number of puzzles: rising incomes and declining cereal consumption, sharp poverty decline and low improvement in nourishment, declining poverty and increasing use of the public distribution system (PDS) (Himanshu & Sen, 2013; IIPS & Macro International, 2007; MoSPI & WFP, 2019; National Sample Survey Organization [NSSO], 2014; Thorat & Desai, 2016).…”

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Are the Non-poor Households Nutritionally Secure? An Assessment from NSSO Unit Level Data in India Between 2004–2005 and 2011–2012

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2020

Indian Journal of Human Development

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This article analyses the status of nutrition in relation to the status of poverty among the socio-economic groups in both rural as well as in urban India. It also examines the role of public distribution system (PDS) along with other socio-economic factors in the reduction of nutrition insecurity of poor as well as non-poor households on the basis of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) unit level data of Consumer Expenditure Survey of the latest rounds. It was found that the incidence of poverty as well as nutrition insecurity has declined significantly in the country during the years 2004–2005 and 2011–2012. However, as much as 24.4 per cent non-poor households in 2011–2012 remained nutritionally insecure. They were higher among the non-poor upper caste households and in the urban areas. The latter spent more on food items, evident in the growth rate of monthly per capita food consumption expenditure (MPFCE). But higher nutrition insecurity because of lower value of calorie accompanied diversification of consumption pattern among these households in favour of protein and fat items. Notwithstanding this trend, level of education, food consumption expenditure, PDS benefits and cultivable land have favourable impact on the nutritional status of non-poor households.

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Are the Non-poor Households Nutritionally Secure? An Assessment from NSSO Unit Level Data in India Between 2004–2005 and 2011–2012

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2020

Indian Journal of Human Development

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“…Women’s food denials are more ironical because they play a crucial role in guaranteeing their families’ nutrition security. Because of the various forms of discrimination faced by females, such as those within the family, in owning land, and other means of production and in accessing livelihood opportunities, a large proportion of women and girls are highly vulnerable to food insecurity (Desai, Haddad, Chopra, & Thorat, 2016; Krishnaraj, 2005). Women and girls face barriers compared to their male relatives in accessing education, health care, clean drinking water and sanitation.…”

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“…Women and girls face barriers compared to their male relatives in accessing education, health care, clean drinking water and sanitation. In families where food is scarce, women and girls often not only get less food to eat, but may also be forced to eat food which is inferior in quality and nutrient content (Choudhary & Parthasarathy, 2007; Desai et al, 2016; IFPRI, Bangladesh Institute for Development Studies, & The Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, 1998; Mukherjee & Mukherjee, 1994).…”

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Gender Dimensions of Poverty and Food Security: A Case Study of Palamu District of Jharkhand

Sharma

2019

Indian Journal of Public Administration

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A wide regional and inter-district disparity exists in the state of Jharkhand. The rankings of its districts on indicators of development reveal that those located in the northwestern parts of Jharkhand including Palamu and its northeastern parts are less developed compared to the ones falling in the central and western parts of the state (Planning-cum-Finance Department, 2017, Jharkhand Economic Survey 2016-17, Ranchi: Government of Jharkhand). Jharkhand is one of the most poverty-stricken states of India with a sharp contrast between rural and urban poverty. Studies often show that the process of liberalisation and economic reforms in India has a mixed impact on a mineral rich state like Jharkhand. The well-known phenomenon of 'resource curse' is particularly observed in the case of Jharkhand where manufacturing sector growth is increasing but the state is lagging behind in terms of human development indicators. The political instability and unplanned exploitation of its mineral wealth without benefiting the tribal population clearly indicate that the state suffers from the deficit of governance and development. It is in this context that this article analyses the patterns of poverty and food security among tribals and other social groups in seven villages of Manatu block under Palamu district of Jharkhand from a gender perspective. The article also explores the factors influencing the dynamics of household food security in Palamu district through empirical findings. It examines how the poor rural/tribal communities cope with food insecurity through case studies. Finally, the article critically analyses the implementation of social policies in addressing food security problem of Jharkhand.

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Investing in the Future

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Are the Non-poor Households Nutritionally Secure? An Assessment from NSSO Unit Level Data in India Between 2004–2005 and 2011–2012

Are the Non-poor Households Nutritionally Secure? An Assessment from NSSO Unit Level Data in India Between 2004–2005 and 2011–2012

Gender Dimensions of Poverty and Food Security: A Case Study of Palamu District of Jharkhand

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