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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Odisha. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha government have joined hands. They will improve the food security of small and marginal farmers by strengthening their resilience to climate change.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which Indian state has joined hands with the World Food Programme (WFP) to improve food security of farmers? Notes: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha government have joined hands to improve the food security of small and marginal farmers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chhattisgarh government was the first who took the initiative to pass the first food security act in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -New Delhi/Jaipur: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Rajasthan, are partnering to improve the State’s Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS), which is the world’s largest food safety net scheme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Food security has been a major concern in India. According to UN-India, there are nearly 195 million undernourished people in India, which is a quarter of the world’s hunger burden. Also, roughly 43% of children in India are chronically undernourished.