Question

Which Indian state has joined hands with the World Food Programme (WFP) to improve food security of farmers?

• A. Tamil Nadu
• B. Odisha
• C. Telangana
• D. Assam

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Odisha

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha government have joined hands to improve the food security of small and marginal farmers. The agreement aims to strengthen the farmers’ resilience to climate change. The WFP and the Agriculture Department will develop toolkits and guidelines to provide services to small farmers. Small farmers, who constitute 90 per cent of the state’s farmers will be guided to adapt to the impact of the climate crisis.