EnvironmentPrelims + Mains
Tackling Food Loss and Waste: India’s Opportunity
India can cut down on food wastage through improved practices of storing, cold chain logistics, drying, transportation, processing and digitised traceability. Post-harvest studies at national levels serve as a robust evidence base, while a model like the Surat bio-CNG plant offers a glimpse into the possibilities of a circular economy. Closing the consumer-level data gap is crucial to scale up such solutions across India.