Author Profile

Dr. Pooja is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2023) from the Department of Economics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, where she also comnpleted her Master's degree in 2018. She also earmed a Diploma in Economic Data Analysis from the same department. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Satyawati College, University of Delhi. She has also previously worked as an AsSistant Professor at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. Her areas of research specialization include Development Economics and International Economics. Her research work primarily focuses on contemporary issues related to economic development, global economic dynamics, and policy-oriented analysis, contributing to a deeper understanding of both national and international econonmic challenges.More than 8 research paper publications in reputed journals stand to her credit. She has also presented ten research papers in different national and international conferences.

About The Book

This book describes the widespread issue of hunger and malnutrition, with a particular focus on India and the state of Haryana. Globally, over 820 million people sufler from chronic hunger, and India contributes a significant share of this burden. Hunger in India severely affects children's physical and mental development, learning ability, and overall human capital formation, thereby hindering sustainable economic growth. The study explains that hunger includes not only lack of food but also various forms of undernutrition such as stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies ("hidden hunger"). India faces serious challenges, with a high percentage of undermourished and malnourished children. According to global rankings like the Global Hunger Index, India falls into the "serious" category of hunger, showing limited progress over time. Aligned with the "Zero Hunger" goal under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the study emphasizes the importance of ensuring food security and recognizing access to food as a basic human right. The main objectives of the research are to assess hunger levels across districts of Haryana, construct a Hunger Index using established international methodologies, analyze both chronic and hidden hunger, and rank districts based on hunger indicators. The study relies on secondary data from sources such as NSSO, NFHS, WHO, UNICEF, and FAO, focusing on the period from 2008 to 2018. It covers all districts of Haryana across six administrative divisions. Statistical tools like averages, correlation, regression, and BMI analysis are used to evaluate and interpret the data.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement
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Chapter 1 Determinants of Hunger and Malnutrition, Key Challenges and Government Incentives
Chapter 2 Comparative Analysis of Districts on Nutrition and Child Health Indicators
Chapter 3 Steps to Build HDHI Based on Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide Approach
Chapter 4 Determinants and Consequences of Chronic and Hidden Hunger: An Analytical Approach
Chapter 5 A Multidimensional Framework for Building the HDHI and Policy Implications