The India Hunger Index (IHI) is an annual report that provides a comprehensive assessment of hunger in India. It was first published in 2006 and is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with Concern Worldwide and the Centre for Economic and Social Studies.
The IHI is a composite index that measures hunger on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is the best possible score (no hunger) and 100 is the worst possible score (severe hunger). The index takes into account three dimensions of hunger: undernourishment, child wasting (low weight for height), and child stunting (low height for age).
According to the latest available IHI report, India's hunger situation remains "serious" with a score of 27.2 in 2020. The report highlights that the country continues to face high levels of undernourishment and child stunting, which are major obstacles to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (zero hunger).
It's important to note that the IHI report is based on data from nationally representative household surveys and is subject to the limitations of such data. The report also provides recommendations for improving the situation, including increasing investment in social protection programs and strengthening agricultural systems.
You can find the full reports and more information on the India Hunger Index on the IFPRI website.
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