India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index-2023, a stark decline from its 107th position in 2022.

• The index highlights a concerning statistic – India reports the world’s highest child wasting rate at a staggering 18.7 percent.
• Interestingly, India’s neighboring countries, including Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th), and Sri Lanka (60th), have performed comparatively better in the index.
• Global Hunger Index (GHI) is Jointly published annually by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.
  It Measures hunger on a 100-point scale, with 0 as the best (no hunger) and 100 as the worst score.
  Aim of GHI: Comprehensively measures and tracks hunger globally, regionally, and at the country level. Aims to trigger action to reduce hunger worldwide.