The study explores the importance of green manufacturing in promoting a sustainable environment. It identifies and analyzes key tools and strategies essential for implementing green manufacturing practices. Additionally, the paper discusses significant applications of green manufacturing that contribute to an economically viable and environmentally friendly climate.
The dissertation examines food security through a tripartite lens, starting with an analysis of economic and developmental factors that contribute to food security, culminating in an index for tracking changes across nations. The second chapter investigates the correlation between this index and dietary diversity, while the final chapter focuses on a detailed study of food security in Saudi Arabia. Utilizing principal component analysis (PCA), the research aims to identify key variables and their weights, facilitating a comprehensive comparison of food security across various countries.
The report updates the Food Insecurity Atlas of Rural India, originally released in 2001, as part of a collaborative initiative by the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and the World Food Programme to assess food security in India. It highlights the sustainability of food security and emphasizes the need for collective efforts from various sectors, including government and NGOs, to achieve a hunger-free India. The initiative aims to mobilize action towards this goal by 2007, coinciding with India's sixtieth independence anniversary.
The Integrated Country Approach (ICA) focuses on enhancing decent rural employment through tailored interventions based on comprehensive scoping exercises. It utilizes FAO's core functions, including policy advice, technical support, and capacity building, while fostering partnerships and advocacy. The strategy aims for sustainable policy change by empowering national institutions in agriculture and labor, promoting collaboration with other UN agencies. Gender equality and environmental sustainability are integral to the approach, ensuring a holistic framework for rural development.