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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Public health, nutrition security, and social justice: Reframing inclusive growth in India
Authors
Dr. Chaganti Rami Reddy
Abstract
Inclusive growth in India requires a transformative approach that
integrates public health, nutrition security, and social justice within a
unified development framework. Despite sustained economic expansion,
disparities in healthcare access, nutritional outcomes, and environmental
vulnerability continue to affect marginalized communities across caste, gender,
class, and regional lines. This study adopts a qualitative, literature-based
approach to examine the structural determinants linking health inequities and
food insecurity with broader patterns of social exclusion. By synthesizing
interdisciplinary scholarship and policy perspectives, the research highlights
how fragmented governance, institutional inequalities, and climate-related
risks limit the effectiveness of sector-specific interventions. The findings
reveal that inclusive growth must move beyond income-based metrics to
prioritize equity, capability enhancement, and participatory governance.
Nutrition security is conceptualized not merely as food availability but as
access to diverse, affordable, and sustainable diets. Similarly, public health
is framed as a social and institutional outcome shaped by distributive justice
and multisectoral coordination. The study proposes an integrated,
justice-centered framework that aligns health systems, food systems,
environmental sustainability, and social protection policies. Reframing
inclusive growth through these interconnected dimensions offers a pathway
toward resilient, equitable, and sustainable national development in India.
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Pages:91-96
How to cite this article:
Dr. Chaganti Rami Reddy "Public health, nutrition security, and social justice: Reframing inclusive growth in India". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 91-96
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