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3.2. Qualitative and Quantitative Dimensions of Food Security

The adequate supply of food involves two dimensions:

♤ Quantitative Dimension or overall food availability in the economy.

♤ Qualitative Dimension pertaining to the fulfillment of nutritional requirements.

 

3.2.1. Quantitative Dimension of Food Security in India3.2.2. Qualitative Dimension of Food Security in India3.3.1. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)3.3.2. Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme(EGS) across the country. For primary students-300 calories and 8-12 gm protein and for upper primary students-700 calories and 20 gm protein has been kept as norm.

  

 

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