Denying a child even at birth an opportunity for the full expression of its innate genetic potential for physical and mental development is the cruellest form of inequity.
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All kinds of excuses have been given by governments for not implementing this recommendation like food price inflation. But the question is, do the farmers of this country, who constitute nearly half of the working population, also not need to eat?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the contradiction between governmental excuses for inaction and the basic needs of farmers who are vital to the economy.
M. S. Swaminathan's quote critiques government excuses for not addressing food price inflation while pointing out the essential needs of farmers. It emphasizes the importance of considering the welfare of the agricultural workforce, who represent a significant portion of the population, and suggests that their basic needs for sustenance should be prioritized in policy decisions.
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FarmersGovernmentFoodInflationResponsibilityPopulation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion on agricultural policy reform.
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