Hunger management: Stemming colossal food waste
From advances in production, distribution and storage, to using technology to feed the needy, we look at some problems and work-arounds to resolve India’s food wastage problem
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
Gluts, pests, rodents, weather and lack of modern storage are the other reasons for wastage. FCI godowns across the country are notorious for poor storage facilities that have led to losses amounting to crores. Adani has shown the step forward by setting up modern, thermostat-controlled grain storage silos that are equipped with technology to check and prevent pests and mould. The units include custom built railway rakes that are synchronized with the silos for mechanized loading. Government regulations currently prevent some of the world’s most efficient corporations at eliminating waste and spoilage, from operating in India.
(Image: Adani's modern storage facility in Haryana)
(Image: Adani's modern storage facility in Haryana)
