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Food security in a regional perspective: A view from food deficit Kerala

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The paper examines the question of food security viz-a-viz food availability and self sufficiency in production. Given the cropping pattern in Kerala it is unrealistic to expect food self-sufficiency. However, through a pro-poor public policy regime, Kerala has been able to enhance food security considerably. This situation is currently being challenged as a result of a shift in policy of the Central Government with regard to the Public Distribution System in the country. This could lead Kerala to accelerating its fiscal crisis should it decide to continue with the current system of food security.

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  • K.P. Kannan, 2000. "Food security in a regional perspective: A view from food deficit Kerala," Centre for Development Studies, Trivendrum Working Papers 304, Centre for Development Studies, Trivendrum, India.
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    1. George, P. S. (Poykayil Simon), 1979. "Public distribution of foodgrains in Kerala: income distribution implications and effectiveness," Research reports 7, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    2. K.P. Kannan, 1995. "Public Intervention and Poverty Alleviation: A Study of the Declining Incidence of Rural Poverty in Kerala, India," Development and Change, International Institute of Social Studies, vol. 26(4), pages 701-728, October.
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    Keywords

    Food Security; Kerala State; Public Distribution System; poverty; public policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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