World Food Day is celebrated on 16th October (Sunday) every year to remind us of the importance of nourishment. According to the United Nations, almost one in 10 people in the world are undernourished.

Globally, around one in five children under the age of five were stunted in 2020, many as a result of inadequate nutrition.

These facts highlight the importance of having sufficient food grain stock for the proper nourishment of humans across the globe.

In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, India ranked 107th out of 121 countries.

In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, India ranked 107th out of 121 countries.

In the wake of this serious hunger issue, World Food Day is very relevant for India to create awareness about proper nourishment and ensure sufficient food for its people.

The day is marked on 16 October each year. It commemorates the founding of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

The day is celebrated to create awareness about nourishment and food shortage across the globe.

Hundreds of events and outreach activities around the world bring together governments, businesses, the public and the media to promote awareness and action for those suffering from hunger.