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Global Food Security Index 2021 : India secures 71st Position

Highlights:

  • India has achieved the 71st position within the Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 from among a listing of 113 countries.
  • The GFS Index is meant and constructed by London-based Economist Impact and is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.
  • The general score of India is 57.2 points on the GFS Index 2021.
  • According to the report, India held 71st position with an overall score of 57.2 points on the GFS Index 2021 of 113 countries
  • Over the past 10 years, India’s incremental gains in overall food security score were lagging behind that of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
  • The GFS Index measures the factors affecting food insecurity around the world based on 4 main factors and 58 unique food security indicators.
  • I. Affordability
  • II. Availability
  • III. Quality and safetySahdev Yadav Appointed As New President Of IWF