Poverty and Hunger: Constitutional Directive vs Policy Reality
Despite decades of policy efforts, poverty and hunger continue to affect millions in India. According to the 2024 Global Hunger Index, India ranks 105th out of 127 countries, indicating a "serious" hunger situation. While the Constitution, through Articles 39(a), 41, and 47, directs the state to secure livelihoods, public assistance, and improved nutrition, these goals remain only partially fulfilled.
Constitutional Directives
The Indian Constitution does not explicitly list the right to food or freedom from poverty as a fundamental right. However, it provides a strong legal and moral basis for these through the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which ....
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