The central theme of SDG 2 is ‘Zero Hunger’ which aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030 and making sure that all people, especially those in vulnerable situations, have sufficient nutritious food. It also aims to double agricultural productivity by 2030 and generate decent incomes, while supporting people-centered rural development and protecting the environment. The measures such as promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers and creating equal access to land, technology, and markets is fundamental to eradi- cation of hunger and poverty. It also requires international cooperation to ensure investment in infrastructure and technology to improve agricultural productivity. It also emphasizes the need for all countries to work together to ensure enough investment is undertaken in related infra- structure by incorporating and adopting new technologies to improve agricultural productivity.
A number of initiatives have been taken by the Govern- ment to ensure food for all and has launched one of the largest food security programs in the world owing to the National Food Security Act, 2013. The stress on sustain- able agriculture may be observed from the fact that one of the missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is National Mission on Sustainable Agri- culture (NMSA). The net area under the organic farming is increasing over the years. India has made a significant progress in the area of food security despite of having several challenges.
This Goal has 8 targets to measure the availability of food, improvement in nutrition and promotion of sustainable agriculture. A total of 18 indicators have been identified to measure and monitor the progress of these targets at national level.
