Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Odisha Workshop Calls for Stronger Food Security Action
Imagine a law saying everyone has a right to food.
This workshop in Odisha brought together people to talk about that law, the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
They discussed if it's working, especially for those left out, like some tribal communities, transgender people, and people with disabilities.
They want to fix problems like people not getting food benefits, or facing delays.
The workshop highlighted a need for more commitment from leaders.
They want governments to spend the right money, make things fair, and make sure everyone gets the food they need.
A workshop reviewed the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Odisha.
Participants noted exclusions, particularly within tribal communities.
Speakers emphasized the need for grievance redressal and accountability.
The workshop highlighted the human cost of hunger and partial implementation.
Priorities include addressing exclusions and strengthening grievance redressal.
- Who
- Academics, lawyers, activists, and community representatives
- What
- Discussed the implementation, exclusion, and the future of food rights under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
- When
- Concluded yesterday
- Where
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
- Why
- To review the NFSA’s implementation in Odisha and across India
- Event
- National Food Security Act Workshop
- Location
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
- Organizer
- Centre for Tribal Studies, NLUO
- Key Topic
- Implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
- Focus
- Exclusion and Future of Food Rights
- Date
- Concluded Yesterday