Direct cash transfer to poor in India: They will consume more alcohol than food . India lags in reducing poverty, hunger Hindu Business Line But, with direct cash transfers aimed at the poor in the hope that they will consume more food, if it goes to men rather than women, they may end up consuming more alcohol. Where does India stands in terms of food security? Since the early 1990s, ... < http://www. thehindubusinessli ne.com/ opinion/article2487677. ece? homepage=true >
Young India Network is a youth (14-30 years) driven network for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and its risk factors, formed with a vision of having a meaningful involvement of youth and People Living With NCDs in the advocacy of health agenda in India with a primary focus on alcohol and drug use as major risk factors for both communicable and NCDs. It aims to contribute in achieving the Goal 3 of Sustainable Development Goals,ensuring healthy lives .