Addressing the Rising Global Hunger

Context:

• Given the current situation of the shock of a pandemic, conflicts across borders, and migrant crisis all around the world the number of people on the brink of starvation has doubled from 135 million people, pre-COVID, a year ago to 270 million.

Background:

• The number of people in need of urgent food assistance — estimated at 270 million in 2021 will certainly rise due to a few factors which are happening around the world.
• This includes the crisis in Afghanistan and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that will have an impact on the living conditions of the people.
• Various estimates have shown that about 150 million children are stunted, nearly 50 million wasted and many others suffer from micronutrient deficiencies.
India’s Assistance: