<h1>India's 2015-16 Economic Survey: Urgent Call for Food Security Amid Rising Undernutrition and Food Price Volatility.</h1> India's Economic Survey 2015-16 highlights the urgent need for food security, emphasizing affordable, uninterrupted food supplies for the poor. Despite economic growth, undernutrition persists, with 57% of rural households consuming below 2160 Kcal daily. India ranks second globally in undernourishment, affecting 194.6 million people. Food price volatility and poverty exacerbate the issue, necessitating stable agricultural production and food subsidies. The government employs extensive food security programs, including the Integrated Child Development Scheme, Mid Day Meal Schemes, and the Targeted Public Distribution System, to address these challenges and improve nutrition among vulnerable populations.