India’s Food Waste Paradox amid Persistent Hunger

Observed on March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste draws attention to the pressing challenge of sustainable resource use. This year’s focus on food waste underscores a stark global contradiction, while significant quantities of food are lost or wasted, millions continue to face hunger and malnutrition.

  • In a country like India, this issue is particularly critical, as food wastage represents not only a systemic inefficiency in the supply chain but also the erosion of the labour and livelihood of farmers and workers who sustain the food economy.

Status of Food Wastage in India

Globally 2nd in Food Waste

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