Increase entitlementsA dynamic analysis of the food security scenario and feedback from different stakeholders allowed the Government of India to increase entitlements given to National Food Safety Act (NFSA) beneficiaries in 2020. The scale of India’s public food distribution systems is immense and has gone through constant navigation and improvement, which is commendable. Second, climate change will continue to affect agriculture and food security, and the impact on the poor and vulnerable can be devastating. Also read | More evidence of India’s food insecurityThirdly, a third of all food produced is wasted. Finally, 2021 offers a unique opportunity for advancing food security and nutrition through transforming food systems with the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit, the Nutrition for Growth Summit and the COP26 on climate change.

Source: The Hindu July 25, 2021 19:18 UTC