People

Child labour in agriculture in protracted crises, fragile and humanitarian contexts

This note provides technical and operational guidance to stakeholders of the agriculture, food security and nutrition sector intervening in protracted crises, fragile and humanitarian contexts to ensure that children are not engaged in activities that could negatively affect their health, development or education, and are not employed in hazardo

Publication Date: 
12/06/2018
FAO
Tags:
Child Labour, Children, Agriculture, Conflicts, Poverty, Food Security, Nutrition
Health

Judgement of the High Court of Delhi regarding the condition laid down by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi for bids for mid-day cooked meals, Delhi, 06/06/2018

Judgement of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Allied Integrated Society & Others Vs The State (NCT of Delhi) dated 06/06/2018. The present common petition, by four non-governmental organizations, challenges a tender condition formulated by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi while inviting bids for the mid-day cooked meals scheme formulated by it. The petitioners allege that the eligibility condition of a minimum threshold of Rupees three crores average financial turnover, during the previous three years, is arbitrary.

Judgement Date: 
06/06/2018
Tags:
Mid-Day Meal Programme, Delhi, NGOs, High Court, Nutrition, Child Health
Health

Anaemia epidemic may disrupt nutrition target

Reluctance to consume folic acid puts struggle against anaemia at risk.

Publication Date: 
06/06/2018
Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)
Tags:
Telangana, Anaemia, Women, Nutrition, Health Education, Health
Agriculture

Transforming food and agriculture to achieve the SDGs

The path to prosperity is clearly marked by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It requires transformative action, embracing the principles of sustainability and tackling the root causes of poverty and hunger to leave no one behind.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
FAO
Tags:
Food Security, Agriculture, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ecosystem Services, Climate Change, Nutrition
Health

Child health in India: 14 out of 20 states cut spending on key programmes

Despite greater fiscal autonomy and higher tax revenues shared by the Centre with states, 14 of 20 states surveyed cut spending on a key nutrition programme–Supplementary Nutrition Programme or SNP

Publication Date: 
31/05/2018
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Child Health, India, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Nutrition, Health Care, Health
Health

Child health in India: 14 out of 20 states cut spending on key programmes

Despite greater fiscal autonomy and higher tax revenues shared by the Centre with states, 14 of 20 states surveyed cut spending on a key nutrition programme–Supplementary Nutrition Programme or SN

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Nutrition, Child Health, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Karnataka
Health

How lifestyles raise malnutrition, obesity in Africa

Surprising as this may sound, malnutrition and obesity are co-existing in the same households, says a global study on Africa’s feeding habits.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
East African (Kenya)
Tags:
Health, Malnutrition, Obesity, Children, Nutrition, Africa, Non Communicable Diseases
Food Policy

Rwanda: Activists Point to Decline of Budget Allocated to Food Security

Activists in Rwanda have raised concerns over the national budget allocated to food security and nutrition that has been declining over the five past years, saying that there is need for more publi

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
All Africa
Tags:
Food Security, Budget, Uganda, Economy, Food Policy, Nutrition, Africa
Agriculture

Kenya introduces 14 mobile apps for farmers to improve agriculture industry

Kenyan government launched 14 mobile applications for farmers in order to improve agricultural productivity, commercialization, trade and enhanced nutrition.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
Tags:
Agriculture, Kenya, Farmers, Nutrition, Food Security, Africa
Climate Change

Global warming grows less nutritious rice

Global warming could bring a serious problem for the two billion people on the planet who depend on one grain for their staple diet: less nutritious rice to sustain them.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2018
Eco Business
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Global Warming, Rice, Food Security, Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Crops, Carbon Dioxide, Health Effects

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