Food security is defined as ensuring that all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. However, several challenges undermine food security, leading to widespread hunger

Agricultural Production and Distribution Inefficiencies

India, despite being an agricultural powerhouse, faces significant inefficiencies in production and distribution that contribute to hunger.

Key Issues

1.Low Agricultural Productivity

Fragmented landholdings, outdated farming techniques, and limited irrigation facilities reduce agricultural output.

Example: As per the Ministry of Agriculture (2021), only 49% of India’s gross cropped area is irrigated, leading to dependence on monsoons and low yields in rainfed regions.

2.Input Challenges