Category Archives: Human Right To Food

Food Security in India

Since independence, the need for land reform in India is seen as a key to fulfill the constitutional obligation of guaranteeing adequate means of livelihood. However, as several studies observed, the Land Ceiling Act has never been effectively enforced. Still … Continue reading

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Human Rights to Food in Indian Constitution

In India there is a deeply rooted tradition of respect for food – it stresses the importance of growing and sharing food. Sharing or offering food is a universal tradition shared by all religious entities that have roots in the … Continue reading

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Human Right to Food in India

The progress made by agriculture in the last four decades has been one of the biggest success stories of free India. However, people of India, particularly the poor still don’t have food security. Continue reading

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The Right to Food Around the World

To implement the right to food at the national level, political will and adherence to international standards are key. Turning commitment into reality typically involves passing legislation implementing the right and adopting concrete policies and programs. Among the countries currently … Continue reading

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Three Misconceptions About Right to Food

Three common misconceptions about right to food are discussed in this article to clarify the difference between food security and right to food. Continue reading

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Right to Food and State Obligation

When the right to food is offered, the state becomes responsible for the food less people. Continue reading

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What Difference Does a Human Rights based Approach Make?

There is a difference between the humanitarian assistance programs and the human rights approach. The former treat lives to be saved as bare life, not as lives with a political voice. The human rights approach respond directly to this concern. … Continue reading

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What is the Human Right to Food?

Food is the basic necessity for all human beings, so everyone should have a right to it. The right to food protects the right of all human beings to live in dignity, free from hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. It is not about charity, but about ensuring that all are capable of feeding themselves. Continue reading

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