Discuss how poor grain management has been a greater challenge to food security in India than the actual shortage of grains. (Answer in 150 words)

One of the largest producer of grains in the world. Yet, poor mismanagement & wastage of food means undernourishment stunting & acute hunger. Issues of poor grain management: 1. Post Harvest Losses - Is attributed to insecure storage, pest attack, rodents. World Bank - Food wasted had potential to serve 1/2 poor. 2. Storage facility with FCI: Buffer stock limit is 13.5 MT Rice yet, during bumper crop year, production = 40 MT+ leads to wastage.

3. Infrastructure deficits - Unavailability of temperature & moisture requirements for longer shelf life. 4. Open ended procurement & storage & leads to hazzle in effective delivering of goods. Effective solution: 1. Processing of food grains - for longer storage & shelf life. 2. Private sector engagement - to create additional storehouses & warehouses etc. 3. Export promotion in excess of buffer - to promote food nutrition in Africa. Effective handling of food grains and ensuring that they reach their beneficiaries is significant for NFSA, 2013 & SDG - zero hunger.