Indian Food Banking Network Launched
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Dec 16, 2009, 1:52:04 AM12/16/09
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Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step towards the
eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the
fight against hunger. The Aidmatrix Foundation and The Global
FoodBanking Network hosted the launch of The India Food Banking
Network, IFBN, Planning forum in Delhi .
India Food Banking Network is a system that will move food from donors
to the people who need it the most and engage all sectors of society
towards this effort. This food banking system will feed millions of
people each year,and become a vehicle for building public awareness
about hunger and nutrition, and serve as a powerful voice that drives
policy decisions and initiatives that impact the food security of
individuals and communities.
At the inaugural address Dr Sam Pitroda,Chairman - IFBN emphasized the
need of establishment of IFBN to eliminate hunger in India. “Hunger
affects generations, communities, societies and countries. When
technology, productivity, logistics and transportation have been
increased by leaps and bounds, we can't choose to ignore the fact that
billions of our people are dying from hunger or sleeping half fed
every night. Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step
towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our
strength in the fight against hunger.” He stated.
IFBN is establishing a national food banking system focused on
collecting surplus and unsalable food from the agricultural community
and from the the food industry like manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers catering to both urban and rural needs. Through this system,
the India Food Banking Network initiates an infrastructure for serving
the hungry and catering to the nutritional needs. Governor Scott
McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix highlighted “how a technology driven
initiative like the IFBN will truly provide the systems and mechanism
for an effective food procurement, handling and distribution”
Veena S. Rao, IAS – Retired Secretary Government of India, along with
Chris Rebstock - Vice President, The Global FoodBanking Network shared
their views and ideas on the relevancy of food bank in India and
discussed opportunities and hurdles in adaptation of food banking and
innovative solutions for food security.
According to Chris, “Food Banks are viable tools to promote food
security. When hunger is the cause of maximum deaths per year, It was
necessary to establish a technology based infrastructure or a platform
where the various working sectors like government, NGOs and private
can come and work towards rooting out hunger.”
Veena S. Rao highlighted to the audience about health related issues
that food banking also addresses in terms of providing hygienic, pure
and clean surroundings while storing and serving food. “There is huge
difference between nutritional security and food security. The need of
the hour is to provide the required nutritional package. There is a
possibility that many may not die of hunger but other related problems
or diseases.” Said Rao.
The India Food Banking Network addresses the issue of hunger related
problems prevalent in all age groups and will ensure the permanent
access of food within the country. The goal of IFBN is to create
permanent and positive change regarding food issues in communities by
leveraging and aligning resources among the public sector, private
sector and the voluntary sector.
J.K Sinha, Honorable member of National Disaster Management Authority
appreciated the initiative and purpose of IFBN. “Food becomes more
important at times of disasters . With so many corporates and
organizations coming on board, the difficult task has become easy.”
Stated Sinha.
“The concept of IFBN is a bridge for corporates and recipients to pool
and distribute food with technology expertise of Aidmatrix. There is
no doubt that IFBN will prove as an extremely useful tool for handling
hunger in the coming times.” Said V.N. Gaur, CEO – The Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India, who also appreciated the IFBN focus on
food safety during the salvaging, handling and distribution process.
Along with these case studies by Munishwar Vasudeva, Business head-
Adani Group, Leena Joseph, DGM- Naandi Foundation and Dr Murli -
Programmes Officer- World Food Programme, India were presented to
showcase the success and opportunities in Food Banking. Also there was
case studies on the opportunities in development market place by
Hemanth Kumar- Vice President, CSO Partners who presented the upcoming
online initiative on NGO marketplace.
For more details on The India Food Banking Network please visit :
http://indiafoodbanking.org/
To view the Synopsis of The India Food Banking Network Planning Forum
Launch please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/synopsis.pdf
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT AIDMATRIX INDIA
AT:
AIDMATRIX
FOUNDATION
C-2/2200,
Vasant Kunj
New Delhi –
110070, INDIA
Tele: +91 11 65422890 Fax: +91
11 46767757
Email:
communi...@indiafoodbanking.org
Website: www.indiafoodbanking.org
eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the
fight against hunger. The Aidmatrix Foundation and The Global
FoodBanking Network hosted the launch of The India Food Banking
Network, IFBN, Planning forum in Delhi .
India Food Banking Network is a system that will move food from donors
to the people who need it the most and engage all sectors of society
towards this effort. This food banking system will feed millions of
people each year,and become a vehicle for building public awareness
about hunger and nutrition, and serve as a powerful voice that drives
policy decisions and initiatives that impact the food security of
individuals and communities.
At the inaugural address Dr Sam Pitroda,Chairman - IFBN emphasized the
need of establishment of IFBN to eliminate hunger in India. “Hunger
affects generations, communities, societies and countries. When
technology, productivity, logistics and transportation have been
increased by leaps and bounds, we can't choose to ignore the fact that
billions of our people are dying from hunger or sleeping half fed
every night. Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step
towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our
strength in the fight against hunger.” He stated.
IFBN is establishing a national food banking system focused on
collecting surplus and unsalable food from the agricultural community
and from the the food industry like manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers catering to both urban and rural needs. Through this system,
the India Food Banking Network initiates an infrastructure for serving
the hungry and catering to the nutritional needs. Governor Scott
McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix highlighted “how a technology driven
initiative like the IFBN will truly provide the systems and mechanism
for an effective food procurement, handling and distribution”
Veena S. Rao, IAS – Retired Secretary Government of India, along with
Chris Rebstock - Vice President, The Global FoodBanking Network shared
their views and ideas on the relevancy of food bank in India and
discussed opportunities and hurdles in adaptation of food banking and
innovative solutions for food security.
According to Chris, “Food Banks are viable tools to promote food
security. When hunger is the cause of maximum deaths per year, It was
necessary to establish a technology based infrastructure or a platform
where the various working sectors like government, NGOs and private
can come and work towards rooting out hunger.”
Veena S. Rao highlighted to the audience about health related issues
that food banking also addresses in terms of providing hygienic, pure
and clean surroundings while storing and serving food. “There is huge
difference between nutritional security and food security. The need of
the hour is to provide the required nutritional package. There is a
possibility that many may not die of hunger but other related problems
or diseases.” Said Rao.
The India Food Banking Network addresses the issue of hunger related
problems prevalent in all age groups and will ensure the permanent
access of food within the country. The goal of IFBN is to create
permanent and positive change regarding food issues in communities by
leveraging and aligning resources among the public sector, private
sector and the voluntary sector.
J.K Sinha, Honorable member of National Disaster Management Authority
appreciated the initiative and purpose of IFBN. “Food becomes more
important at times of disasters . With so many corporates and
organizations coming on board, the difficult task has become easy.”
Stated Sinha.
“The concept of IFBN is a bridge for corporates and recipients to pool
and distribute food with technology expertise of Aidmatrix. There is
no doubt that IFBN will prove as an extremely useful tool for handling
hunger in the coming times.” Said V.N. Gaur, CEO – The Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India, who also appreciated the IFBN focus on
food safety during the salvaging, handling and distribution process.
Along with these case studies by Munishwar Vasudeva, Business head-
Adani Group, Leena Joseph, DGM- Naandi Foundation and Dr Murli -
Programmes Officer- World Food Programme, India were presented to
showcase the success and opportunities in Food Banking. Also there was
case studies on the opportunities in development market place by
Hemanth Kumar- Vice President, CSO Partners who presented the upcoming
online initiative on NGO marketplace.
For more details on The India Food Banking Network please visit :
http://indiafoodbanking.org/
To view the Synopsis of The India Food Banking Network Planning Forum
Launch please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/synopsis.pdf
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT AIDMATRIX INDIA
AT:
AIDMATRIX
FOUNDATION
C-2/2200,
Vasant Kunj
New Delhi –
110070, INDIA
Tele: +91 11 65422890 Fax: +91
11 46767757
Email:
communi...@indiafoodbanking.org
Website: www.indiafoodbanking.org
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