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The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), a comprehensive assessment of hunger levels worldwide, has placed India in the 'serious' category, ranking it 105th out of 127 countries. This report, published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, highlights the persistent challenges in combating hunger, particularly in developing nations. The report underscores the likelihood that hunger will continue to plague many impoverished countries for decades to come unless significant progress is made in addressing the underlying causes.
India's GHI score of 27.3 reflects a concerning level of hunger within the country. The score is calculated based on four key indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. India's scores on these indicators are particularly troubling, with 13.7% of the population experiencing undernourishment, 35.5% of children under five stunted, 18.7% wasted, and 2.9% dying before their fifth birthday. These figures highlight the persistent challenges India faces in providing adequate nutrition and care to its vulnerable population.
The GHI report's findings paint a sobering picture of the global hunger crisis. While India falls within the 'serious' category, other South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka perform slightly better, landing in the 'moderate' category. However, the report emphasizes that the world is falling short of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030. This goal remains elusive due to a combination of factors, including poverty, inequality, conflict, and climate change. The report's authors stress the need for urgent action, particularly in addressing the root causes of hunger and ensuring that everyone has access to adequate food.
Source: Global Hunger Index 2024 ranks India under ‘serious’ category