The hungry millions
India has the largest number, 200 million, of hungry people in the world, according to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2008, published by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
India has the largest number, 200 million, of hungry people in the world, according to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2008, published by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
The GHI ranks India at a poor 66 out of 88 developing countries—slightly above Bangladesh and below all South Asian nations and several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. India’s GHI score of 23.7 places it in an “alarming” (score between 20 and 29.9) situation–better only than those in the “Extremely Alarming” (score above 30) category. Other hunger situations are “serious (10 to 19.9), “moderate” (5 to 9.9), and “low” (less than 4.9).
The GHI ranks India at a poor 66 out of 88 developing countries—slightly above Bangladesh and below all South Asian nations and several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. India’s GHI score of 23.7 places it in an “alarming” (score between 20 and 29.9) situation–better only than those in the “Extremely Alarming” (score above 30) category. Other hunger situations are “serious (10 to 19.9), “moderate” (5 to 9.9), and “low” (less than 4.9).
—Kapil Bajaj
