Land conversion, driven by rising land prices, large-scale acquisitions, and environmental projects, threatens farmers’ access to land and global food security. This issue is worsened by population growth, industrial agriculture, and shifts in land use.
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The EAT-Lancet report shows under 1% of humanity lives within safe, equitable planetary limits. Current food systems drive ecological collapse and inequality, demanding a shift to plant-forward diets, halved food waste, and just policies for global health and sustainability.
Click to View MoreThe National Pulses Mission (2025–31) drives India toward self-reliance in pulses, boosts food security, and improves farmer welfare. It addresses yield gaps, infrastructure needs, and climate challenges, reducing import dependence. Success requires strong implementation, farmer participation, and sustainable practices, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and national nutritional security.
Click to View MoreIndia showcases its food processing strength at World Food India 2025, leveraging agriculture to add value, create rural jobs, and attract global investment. Adopting technology, driving innovation, and reducing waste will overcome supply chain challenges and achieve global leadership.
Click to View MoreDespite progress in reducing extreme poverty, India faces a nutritional security challenge. The PDS must evolve from calorie provision to balanced diets, addressing hidden hunger, improving public health, and ensuring every citizen enjoys not just food, but the dignity of nutrition.
Click to View MoreDiversifying India’s food production enhances nutrition, farmer income, and environmental sustainability. With 40.4% of Indians lacking a balanced diet, promoting pulses, millets, and vegetables tackles hunger, climate risks, and import reliance, while policy and infrastructure investments can build a sustainable agricultural future.
Click to View MoreTropilaelaps mercedesae, a new parasitic mite originating in Asia, is posing a significant global threat to honeybees. Originating in Asia, it feeds on bee pupae, reproduces rapidly, and transmits lethal viruses, causing colony collapse. Current treatments are ineffective, and managing both mites simultaneously presents a major challenge.
Click to View MoreThe "hunger tipping point" refers to a critical, irreversible food system collapse caused by climate change, conflict, and economic shocks. India, a key global player in the fight against hunger, must leverage its institutional strengths to build resilient, sustainable, and farmer-centric food systems.
Click to View MoreAgriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing 16% to the GDP and supporting more than 46% of the workforce. It is crucial for ensuring food security, generating employment, and driving rural development. While facing challenges like climate change and fragmented land holdings, government policies and technological innovations are empowering the sector.
Click to View MoreThe NITI Aayog report suggests a multi-pronged approach to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, a crucial crop for national food and nutritional security. Key strategies include expanding cultivation area, promoting high-yielding seed varieties, reducing post-harvest losses, and integrating pulses into welfare schemes like the PDS.
Click to View MoreIndian Dairy Sector, a global leader in milk production, is a vital part of the rural economy, contributing 5% to the national GDP and employing over 8 crore farmers. Despite challenges like fodder inflation and animal diseases, the sector is balanced for growth through government initiatives and strategic focus on value-addition and technology.
Click to View MorePublic Distribution System delivers subsidised food to more than 80 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act 2013. The government identifies critical challenges, including leakages, inclusion/exclusion errors, and storage issues. Recent reforms implement End-to-End Computerisation, One Nation One Ration Card, and Aadhaar seeding to boost transparency and accessibility.
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