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- Household-Level Food and Nutrition Insecurity and its Determinants in Eastern India
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1 ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682 018, IN
2 International Food Policy Research Institute, South Asia Office, New Delhi 110 012, IN
3 International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru 502 324, IN
1 ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682 018, IN
2 International Food Policy Research Institute, South Asia Office, New Delhi 110 012, IN
3 International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru 502 324, IN
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Current Science, Vol 117, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 71-79Abstract
Past studies have reported serious levels of food inse-curity and under-nutrition existing in the eastern belt of India. This study specifically examined the food consumption pattern, levels of nutrition intake and nutrient intake gap of sample households in 12 villages of Eastern India based on data collected during the agricultural year 2011–12. The results point to serious levels of nutrient intake deficit in the sample villages, though with notable disparities in its level of inci-dence. Major socio-economic and demographic vari-ables that determine the calorie deficit status of the households were identified, the knowledge of which is important while planning interventions.Keywords
Household Food Security, Food Policy, Calorie Intake, Under-Nutrition.Full Text
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- The Impact of Crop Diversification Towards High-Value Crops on Economic Welfare of Agricultural Households in Eastern India
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1 ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
2 South Asia Office of the International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
1 ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
2 South Asia Office of the International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 118, No 10 (2020), Pagination: 1575-1582Abstract
Eastern India is among the most backward regions of the country with underutilizedagricultural potential. Diversification towards high-value crops can be a promising strategy to enhance farmers’ economic welfare in the region. The present study analyses the major determinants and impact of crop diversification towards high-value crops on farmers’ economic welfare in the region using large farm household-level data and advanced matching estimation methods. The findings reveal that cultivation of high-value crops plays a significant role in enhancing farm income, consumption expenditure and reducing poverty. Growers need to allocate at least 40% area for high-value crops to have significant income enhancement and poverty reduction.Keywords
Agricultural Households, Diversification, Economic Welfare, High-Value Crops.Full Text
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