ABSTRACT
Despite notable achievement made in food production, growth of aggregate food production remains below potential in India with high yield gaps observed in many crops. High imbalances in food consumption, micronutrient deficiencies and higher undernutrition among women and children remain serious concerns. Safety nets and agrarian reforms suffer from inadequacies of targeting and stopping leakages. While the efficiency of delivery needs to be improved, with a larger portfolio of public food security policies and programmes, India is well positioned to lead knowledge sharing with South Asian neighbours for mutual benefits. As a larger partner, India also wields greater responsibilities in addressing subregional concerns of sustainable natural resource management with a food security dimension.
