New Report Points to Nutrition Affordability Gap and Supply Chain Problems in India's Food System
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A new report from KPMG India has raised concerns about the country's food system, focusing on how easily people can afford nutritious food and how food moves from farms to consumers. The study points to a gap in affordability, meaning that many households may find it difficult to pay for healthy food. It also highlights bottlenecks in the supply chain, which can slow down or raise the cost of getting fresh produce and other nutritious items to markets.
The report identifies six transformation levers that could help improve nutrition security across the country. These levers are areas where changes could make a difference to the way food is produced, distributed, and bought. Nutrition security refers to people having reliable access to enough safe and healthy food at all times, which remains an important goal for a country with a large and diverse population.
The findings are relevant for policymakers, businesses, and farmers, as they show where the food system faces its biggest difficulties. Improving supply chains, for example, could help reduce waste and keep prices more stable, while better access to affordable food could benefit families with lower incomes. The report is based on an analysis of current conditions in the sector, and it suggests that coordinated action between government and private companies may be needed to bring meaningful change.
As India continues to grow and urbanise, the question of how to feed its population well is likely to remain a priority. The KPMG India report adds to the wider discussion on nutrition and food policy, and its recommendations may guide future efforts to make healthy food more accessible to people across the country.
Sources: BusinessLine
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