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Imagine growing tons of yummy fruits, vegetables and grains—only to throw a big chunk of it away because there’s no proper place to store, process, or transport it. That’s the problem India is facing today, and experts say it’s time to fix it.
At a recent event in Bengaluru, leaders from the farming and food industry came together to talk about how to make India’s food system stronger and smarter. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences, S V Suresha, said that building better food and farming infrastructure should be a top priority for the country.
Right now, India loses nearly one-third of its food grains because of poor storage and processing. Only about two-thirds of what’s grown enters the formal food system. That’s a big waste—and a big opportunity.
Experts also shared how technology is helping. The Karnataka Watershed Department is using tools like satellite imaging and remote sensing to track how well farms are doing. Their projects have already helped raise groundwater levels and improve farm incomes.
This happens mostly because of poor storage and lack of food processing facilities.
Technologies like remote sensing and GIS are used to monitor farms, check water levels, and improve planning.