Poonam Gupta

1 month ago | urban.org | Poonam Gupta |Elaine Waxman |Kassandra Martinchek |Aleszu Bajak

The Thrifty Food Plan, which is used to determine SNAP benefits, hadn’t been updated since 2006. In 2018, however, Congress approved a bipartisan provision to reevaluate the plan by 2022 and every five years thereafter. The resulting reevaluation, issued in 2021, ensured that SNAP benefit amounts reflected current dietary guidelines, costs of buying and preparing food, and household consumption patterns.

Jan 20, 2025 | atnews.co.za | Poonam Gupta

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s true treasure, a state in the middle of the country that reflects its culture, spirituality, and topography. Shri Mukesh Kumar Meshram, IAS, the Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Tourism, believes tourism in India is experiencing a revolution. From Buddhist circuits and rural homely stays to the sensationally huge Mahakumbh event, the state is developing opportunities to connect with its domestic and international spectators.

Jan 25, 2024 | tahlequahdailypress.com | Poonam Gupta |Theresa Anderson |Elaine Waxman

For many children, especially those from families with low incomes, summer vacation comes with a catch—no guaranteed meals at school. Several options exist for children to access food when school is on break, all of which are geared toward reducing food insecurity. However, there is no single solution to summer child hunger, and too often, the debate about which options schools should provide doesn’t consider what options families prefer.

Sep 15, 2023 | thehill.com | Elaine Waxman |Poonam Gupta

For 42 million Americans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the first line of defense against hunger and the country’s most effective tool for reducing food insecurity. Temporary changes made during the pandemic showed SNAP can do even more to reduce poverty and food hardship.

Jun 5, 2023 | jordantimes.com | Poonam Gupta

By Barry Eichengreen and Poonam GuptaBERKELEY/NEW DELHI - On December 1, India assumed the presidency of the G-20. It is not exactly a propitious time to take on the role. A global economic slowdown is coming. The war in Ukraine continues to upend energy, food, and commodity markets. The climate crisis looms. Mounting US-China tensions threaten to throw a wrench into global trade and investment. Not even the best-prepared G-20 presidency could address the totality of these problems.