A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS FOOD DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.6475Keywords:
Right-To-Food, Food Security, Food Distribution Strategies, Midday-Meals, Amma CanteensAbstract [English]
The Right to Food is a universal human right recognized by various human rights organizations and policies, such as Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The Indian Constitution also recognizes it and imposes it on the public through various welfare schemes and public assistance. In Tamil Nadu, these schemes, programs, and assistance can be seen through multiple food distribution strategies, including Amma canteens, midday meals, the Public Distribution System (PDS), and NGO-based initiatives. These initiatives and strategies play a vital role in providing safe, sufficient, and nutritious food to the marginalized populations. This paper analyzes these food distribution strategies by evaluating their reach, efficiency, availability, and performance across various districts in Tamil Nadu. This paper studies these strategies using structured questionnaires and field surveys. The study includes the total number of active food distributors, consumer demographics, logistic operations, and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of these strategies. The data is collected from consumers, administrative staff, and non-governmental actors involved in the strategy. Various statistical tools are utilized to evaluate the correlation between strategy type, coverage area, and service satisfaction levels. The findings of this paper can help us improve existing strategies by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses collected from the data within the framework of the Right to Food. This paper aims to contribute to the solidification of food security systems in Tamil Nadu through evidence-based policy reforms.
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