Category: SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC

ഭക്ഷ്യ സുരക്ഷ

/bhakshya suraksha/Roman

English meaning: Food Security

Definition

The state of reliable access to sufficient and nutritious food. The National Food Security Act (2013) provides subsidized food grains to about 67% of India's population through the Public Distribution System.

Example

ഭക്ഷ്യ സുരക്ഷ ഓരോ പൗരന്റേയും മൗലിക അവകാശമാണ്.

In English: Food security is a fundamental right of every citizen.

Literary Heritage

ഒരു ജാതി ഒരു മതം ഒരു ദൈവം മനുഷ്യന്

/oru jāti oru mataṃ oru daivaṃ manuṣyan/

One caste, one religion, one God for humanity.

Sree Narayana Guru · Saint-Philosopher, Social Reformer · 1856–1928 CE

Atmopadesa Satakam

Sree Narayana Guru — foundational social reform slogan, also inscribed at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala

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മലയാളം
Malayalam
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Malayalam
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