Is More Inclusive More Effective? The “New-Style” Public Distribution System in India
In September 2013, the Parliament of India enacted the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which entitles two-thirds of India’s population to 5 kg of rice, wheat, or coarse cereals per person per month at 1 to 3 Indian rupees (Rs) per kg. Foreshadowing the possible impact of this comprehensive reform provides the motivation for this paper.
Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Production Diversity, and Nutrition: Evidence from Nepal
With the increasing recognition that agricultural growth and development do not necessarily translate into improved nutrition outcomes, policymakers are increasingly grappling with how to design and implement agricultural policies and programs that can also achieve nutritional objectives. Agriculture has direct links to nutrition in that it provides a source of food and nutrients and a broad-based source of income, as well as directly influencing food prices. Gender roles mediate these linkages, particularly in relation to increased food availability and increased income.
Agriculture and Child Under-nutrition in India: A State level analysis
The literature review on agriculture-child nutrition linkage indicates that the evidence base is weak and inconclusive (Kadiyala et al., 2013).
