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India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ruchira Kamboj, underscored the proactive measures and remarkable successes taken by the country in ensuring food security and nutrition.  Kamboj made these remarks on Tuesday at the United Nations session titled 'Achievements in Food Security: India's Strides Towards Sustainable Development Goals'. At the heart of the discussion was the exemplary work of the Akshaya Patra Foundation, a beacon of hope in the global fight against hunger.  Kamboj highlighted the significance of Akshaya Patra's milestone achievement of serving 4 billion meals. She conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding the foundation's unwavering commitment to eradicating hunger and nourishing humanity. The event, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, underscored India's dedication to global well-being. Kamboj emphasised India's progress in tackling poverty, with over 415 million people stepping out of poverty, significantly ahead of the 2030 target. “India is taking bold steps, especially in eradicating poverty. Our actions today are painting the canvas of tomorrow. It's a journey of hope, a journey of change and we've already made history. Over 415 million people in India have stepped out of poverty among the 25 countries that halved their multidimensional poverty within 15 years, much ahead of 2030,” she said.