India ranks 101 out of 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index

India ranks 101 out of 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index

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Category : National Published on: October 16 2021

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  • The Global Hunger Index ranked India at 101 position out of a total 116 countries.
  • India is one of the 31 countries where severe hunger has been identified.
  • The report has been jointly prepared by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe.
  • Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal, all of which border India, have "alarming" hunger levels, but have fared better than India, with ranks of 76, 92, and 76, respectively.
  • In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) released last year, India was rated 94th out of 107 countries.

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About Global Hunger Index

  • The Global Hunger Index is a method for measuring and tracking hunger on a global, regional, and country level.
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