India was a very poor country at the time of independence, and it is not surprising to note that a considerable portion of the debate, analysis, and policy has been oriented toward the reduction
in absolute poverty. This paper examines this approach, especially over the past 40 years. The Indian experience is used as a prism through which to examine the larger experience of other developing countries. What is it that India has done right, from which latecomers can benefit? Equally important, what is it that India has done wrong that others could benefit from eschewing?
Measurement of hunger via caloric consumption Some time conventional approach us to measure hunger via calorie consumption. This approach has a long history and follows from a series of principles. Hunger, by definition, is lack of food. The ultimate basic form of food is calories; therefore, the reasoning is that lack of food is a good proxy for lack of calories.
Food, especially for the poor, consists of rice, wheat, and other basic food. Cereals provide a lot of basic energy, so it was natural for economists and policymakers to link policies toward hunger alleviation with policies meant to increase the production and consumption of cereals.
If you have time just have a look that short youtube Documentary film, you can feel the pain of hunger on 1974 . Hungry Autumn (1974) a short film done by famous movie director Mr.Goutam Ghose
Please do not waste food , still in our country people starving for food
