Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary (Agriculture) was delighted to meet H.E. Ms Cindy McCain, Executive Director of World Food Programme. They reaffirmed their commitment to the India-WFP partnership which resulted in food security projects of global relevance.
From supporting anganwadis to boosting nutrition,
@UNWFP_India
works on a range of issues to eradicate malnutrition.
Watch
@Elisabeth_WFP
, Country Director, highlight the agency’s efforts in 2024
#In60Seconds
.
Know more about WFP initiatives in 🇮🇳 here:
Today is International Day of
#RuralWomen
!
Women are the backbone of rural communities, from sowing seeds to shaping sustainable
#foodsystems
.
@WFP
in
#India
works with rural women on climate-resilient farming & sustainable livelihoods, building
#foodsecurity
&
#resilience
.
.
@WFP
deeply values 🇳🇴 Norway's longstanding and strong partnership. Thank you,
@AnneBeathe_
, for your leadership as we work together to address urgent humanitarian crises around the world.
In a significant announcement📢, the Government will continue to supply Fortified Rice under all schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, until December 2028.
@PMOIndia
#WorldFoodDay
Stoked to share a case study by
@IDS_UK
on
#India
's achievements in enhancing national social protection systems, celebrating Govt
@fooddeptgoi
,
@WFP
's partnership on food security.
#WorldFoodDay
'Right to foods for a better life and a better future.'
Expressing gratitude for collaboration around the ENACT project in Nagaon,
@Elisabeth_WFP
, Country Director of India, briefed Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner & Secretary, Agriculture Department,
@agri_assam
on her interactions with small farmers and stakeholders.
@norwayinindia
In a courtesy visit,
@Elisabeth_WFP
, Country Director
@UNWFP_India
, met with Additional Chief Secretary Food Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs Department, Assam
@FCSCAssam
. They discussed initiatives on nutrition, climate adaptation, smallholder farmers, women's empowerment
Expressing gratitude to Nogaon District Administration for their pivotal role and continued support in implementing the ENACT
#Assam
project,
@Elisabeth_WFP
met with District Commissioner Narendra Kr. Shah & District Development Commissioner Gunajeet Kashyap
@norwayinindia
Half of Haiti’s population is struggling to find food amid violent unrest.
@WFP
is on the ground supporting desperately hungry families. We need political support for safe access and increased funding to scale life-saving humanitarian aid.
"Very existence of
@UN
embodies Gandhiji’s vision. In times of fragmentation & conflicts, we need this more than ever. India through Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam is a source of optimism."
@ShombiSharp
#UNRC
🇮🇳 delivered UNSG's message at Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary celebrations.