Problem of Food Security: A Brief Analysis of Tribal Area in India

The right to food is about freedom from hunger. The narrow meaning at hunger may be understood as the right to have two square meals a day, while in its broader meaning would include under nutrition. Therefore the right to be free from under nutrition would mean and include other entitlements such as clean water, healthcare, and even elementary education. The right to food is considered by many as the socio-economic and cultural rights which society must try to achieve over a period of time and therefore, is mainly inspirational in character. But such statement is not defendable in a society where food is available but not accessible due to severe inequality in capabilities, Realisation of the right to food, is contingent upon the right to work and property. The Supreme Court has rightly taken up the cause of food insecurity by directing both Union and State governments to ensure food security including the free food to infirm, children, nutrition of women and lactating mothers. The Supreme Court opened the door of discussion at the level of legislature and executive to consider Right to Food as a fundamental right for the citizens of India.