Introduction – World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to raise awareness about the issue of hunger and food waste across the world. This International Day also celebrates the foundation or establishment day of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations worldwide. Earlier, the Food and Agriculture (FAO) was established on October 16, 1945, by the United Nations to spread awareness about healthy or nutritious diets and eliminate hunger, increase agricultural productivity, ensure food security, and promote a sustainable food system across the world.

History – The Food and Agriculture Organization was created by the United Nations on October 16, in the year 1945. World Food Day was founded in the year 1979 when the 20^th Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) conference announced that this global day will be celebrated every year on October 16 across the world. The main aim of this international day is to spread awareness about malnutrition, hunger, and encourage sustainable solutions for a hunger-free world.

Theme – The theme of World Food Day in the year 2024 is ‘’Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future’ which ensures food security for every individual across the world.

Significance – Food plays an important role in the existence of life on Earth. An individual does not live without food across the world. Thus, the main aim of this international day is to eliminate hunger and ensure food security for every person worldwide. Governments should arrange events or campaigns to encourage food security by boosting agricultural productivity, decreasing waste of food, encouraging sustainable agriculture, and many more across the world.