27 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Secretary, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi chairs a review meeting of United Nations World Food Programme- Country Programme Advisory Committee

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2058889&reg=3&lang=1 )

Context

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) reviewed the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027, in partnership with the UN World Food Programme. The plan focuses on food security, nutrition, women’s empowerment, and climate resilience.The meeting highlighted progress on initiatives like fortified foods and sustainable agriculture.

UN World Food Programme:

• Established: 1961 by the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy.
• Objective: To combat global hunger, improve food security, and enhance nutrition in crisis and vulnerable regions.
• Operations: Active in over 80 countries, delivering food assistance during emergencies and working on long-term development projects.
• Key Focus Areas:
  • Emergency response: Provides immediate food aid in disaster-affected and conflict regions.
  • Resilience building: Supports sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and food systems.
  • Nutrition: Promotes access to nutritious, fortified foods, focusing on children, women, and vulnerable communities.
• Partnerships: Collaborates with governments, NGOs, and other UN agencies.
• Notable Achievements: Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of food as a weapon in conflicts.