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With reference to the Zero Hunger Programme, consider the following statements: 1. India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme through interventions in the farm sector was launched with a focus on agriculture, nutrition and health. 2. This is a dedicated farm-based programme in synchronization with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger by 2030. 3. This programme is an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Zero Hunger Programme, consider the following statements: 1. India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme through interventions in the farm sector was launched with a focus on agriculture, nutrition and health. 2. This is a dedicated farm-based programme in synchronization with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger by 2030. 3. This programme is an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • Zero Hunger Programme
    • India’s ambitious Zero Hunger Programme through interventions in the farm sector was launched with a focus on agriculture, nutrition and health.
    • This is a dedicated farm-based programme in synchronization with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger by 2030.
    • This programme is an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
  • Hence all the statements are correct.

Additional Information 

  • The programme was initiated by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) along with the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and the M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation with BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council).
  • State governments will also be involved in the initiative.
  • The programme aims at making farm interventions and incorporates among others:
    • Organising the farming system for nutrition.
    • Setting up genetic gardens for biofortified plants.
    • Initiating zero hunger training.
  • The programme was initially launched in three districts:
    • Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
    • Koraput (Odisha)
    • Thane (Maharashtra)
  • These districts will act as models of an integrated approach in dealing with hunger and malnutrition by adopting appropriate agricultural and/or horticultural practices.
  • The initiative is in tandem with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which is ending hunger by 2030.
  • The programme was announced by eminent scientist Dr M S Swaminathan.

 

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