Certainly! Let’s delve into the global food security situation and compare it to India’s context.

Global Food Security Crisis:
The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2024, published by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), sheds light on the enormity of the challenge in achieving the goal of ending hunger by 2030.

In 2023, nearly 282 million people(or 5% of the analyzed population) across 59 countries/territories faced high levels of acute food insecurity. These individuals required urgent food and livelihood assistance.

This represents an increase of 24 million peoplesince 2022. The rise is attributed to expanded analysis coverage and deteriorating acute food insecurity in some countries, which outweighed improvements in others¹.

India’s Food Insecurity:

India, with the largest stock of grain in the world (approximately 120 million tonnesas of July 1, 2021), accounts for a quarter of the world’s food-insecure population.

Estimates indicate that in 2020, over 237 crore peopleglobally were grappling with food insecurity. This marked an increase of about 32 crore from 2019².

Comparison:
While India has made progress, it still faces significant challenges. The country’s proportion of food-insecure individuals decreased from 8%to 15.2%.

However, India is unlikely to reach the global target. The total number of undernourished people worldwide currently stands at 805 million, with 191 millionfrom India and 151 million from China (a combined 42% share)³.

In summary, addressing food insecurity remains a critical global issue, and India’s efforts are crucial in achieving sustainable food security for all. If you’d like more detailed information or have any other questions, feel free to ask!