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Modernising the past through the bully pulpit: PM Modi’s big bets for the present
Jun 23, 2023

Modernising the past through the bully pulpit: PM Modi’s big bets for the present

By using modern tools, PM Modi has been able to revitalise traditional practices to address contemporary challenges

NATO आणि पुन्हा युतीचे राजकारण
Oct 20, 2023

NATO आणि पुन्हा युतीचे राजकारण

चीनच्या दृष्टीने युरोपीय गटाचे राजकारण यावेळी इंडो-पॅसिफिकपर्यंत विस्तारू शकणार आहे.

NATO’s Eighth Strategic Concept: Changing force posture in Europe
Aug 20, 2022

NATO’s Eighth Strategic Concept: Changing force posture in Europe

NATO’s strategic concept may be well-timed but since it harps on defending every inch of allied territory, it may also become its biggest test.

Natural Gas Consumption in India: The Tale of Two Sectors
Jun 16, 2022

Natural Gas Consumption in India: The Tale of Two Sectors

Natural gas consumption in India has fallen due to reduction in domestic gas availability.

Need for a coherent development cooperation strategy to address food insecurity in India and Africa
Jul 31, 2018

Need for a coherent development cooperation strategy to address food insecurity in India and Africa

India’s own experiences and challenges with regard to food security should be the central pillar of India’s development cooperation with Africa.

No ‘sayonara’ for Japan in Indo-Pacific geopolitics
Apr 03, 2023

No ‘sayonara’ for Japan in Indo-Pacific geopolitics

A Japan that is deeply invested in Indo-Pacific stability and prosperity is reassuring

Nurturing sustainable food systems amidst climate change and global food demand
Aug 31, 2023

Nurturing sustainable food systems amidst climate change and global food demand

There is an urgent need for sustainable and resilient food systems to guarantee sustainable diets that are nutritious and aligned with the evolving ec

Nutrition Garden: A sustainable model to improve food diversity and security in Africa
Jun 18, 2019

Nutrition Garden: A sustainable model to improve food diversity and security in Africa

Kitchen gardens can help strengthen food security and improve income generation and livelihoods.

Nutritional security and efficient markets necessary for NFSA’s success?
Jun 15, 2019

Nutritional security and efficient markets necessary for NFSA’s success?

The success of the NFSA depends on the inclusion of non-food grain and nutrient rich commodities, and provision of market mechanisms.

Paving the way for digital green economy in Indian agriculture
Jan 27, 2021

Paving the way for digital green economy in Indian agriculture

The need for the sector to transition from the traditional industrial model into a modern, digital and sustainable one is more urgent than ever.

POSHAN Abhiyaan: Fighting Malnutrition in the Time of a Pandemic
Dec 14, 2020

POSHAN Abhiyaan: Fighting Malnutrition in the Time of a Pandemic

While India’s malnutrition rates have improved over the recent years, the country is still home to the largest number of stunted and wasted children in the world. To combat the dismal state of nutrition in the country, the government launched the Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment (POSHAN) Abhiyaan (‘movement’) in 2017, a flagship mission that aims at a convergence mechanism for the country’s response to malnut

Regional dimensions of global response to COVID-19
May 19, 2020

Regional dimensions of global response to COVID-19

The regional approach to collectively combat the pandemic may have allowed global institutions such as the United Nations and its agencies to engage r

Resource use efficiency and productivity: An analysis of India’s food grain sector
Jan 07, 2020

Resource use efficiency and productivity: An analysis of India’s food grain sector

The concept of food security comprises access, affordability, food safety, food preferences and dietary patterns. Recently, there has been a demand-driven shift in food consumption patterns in India towards nutrition-rich and economically high-value horticulture (fruits and vegetables), livestock and dairy products. Providing for such consumption needs will require diversification of agricultural production beyond the staples, especially wheat an

Safeguarding Food Self-Sufficiency in the Time of COVID-19: Lessons from Bhutan
Apr 06, 2023

Safeguarding Food Self-Sufficiency in the Time of COVID-19: Lessons from Bhutan

Safeguarding people’s health has been the global priority amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In Bhutan, emerging lessons show how nutrition and other aspects of health are intricately related to the management of food security during the current crisis, and beyond. The country’s leaders have used moral suasion alongside policy measures to demonstrate that good nutrition need not be a luxury.

Securing food delivery
Jan 02, 2012

Securing food delivery

The national food security legislation may be well-intentioned but it can turn out to be a logistical nightmare if its delivery system is not designed optimally. Optimal delivery mechanism is the core element which will make or break this ambitious programme with serious fiscal implications over the longer term.

Shoots of change: India’s agritech revolution
Jan 12, 2024

Shoots of change: India’s agritech revolution

Indian agritech is making impressive strides and expanding its global footprint, but it is still at a nascent stage and has penetrated only 1 percent

Solar Energy in India: Contestation of Land Rights 
May 03, 2022

Solar Energy in India: Contestation of Land Rights 

Growth and development in renewable energy power generation call for acquiring more suitable land to install RE generating equipment/machinery, and th

Strengthening Indo-Israel Agritech cooperation
Jul 26, 2023

Strengthening Indo-Israel Agritech cooperation

Institutional collaborations and joint ventures between India and Israel can help address India’s water and food security challenges

Sustainable agriculture, climate change and nutrition: a complex challenge
Sep 06, 2023

Sustainable agriculture, climate change and nutrition: a complex challenge

Your reflection published by Observer Research Foundation brings a complex view between food security, climate change, sustainable agriculture and land use. Is there awareness of this inseparable relationship?

Sustainable food value chains for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Oct 17, 2022

Sustainable food value chains for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The circular economy plays a pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis and achieving the SDGs

The EU-India Relationship at 60: Where is it headed in 2023?
Mar 23, 2023

The EU-India Relationship at 60: Where is it headed in 2023?

India and the EU must work together to ensure that their partnership remains a positive force for stability and development in the Indo-Pacific region

The Future of Food: Reimagining Climate-Resilient Food Systems in the Post-Pandemic World
Jul 03, 2022

The Future of Food: Reimagining Climate-Resilient Food Systems in the Post-Pandemic World

Thinking about the future of global food systems has now become more critical than ever. Climate change impacts—among them, shifts in soil quality, precipitation, pest regimes, seasonal growth patterns, along with land degradation and reduction in biodiversity—have impacted agricultural and aquatic food production systems across the world. Indeed, the causal links between climate change and food security are manifesting more clearly, particul

The G20 and the role of Public Development Banks in fostering sustainable agri-food systems
Oct 31, 2022

The G20 and the role of Public Development Banks in fostering sustainable agri-food systems

The G20 will need to deliver on its collaborative commitment to accelerate the investment momentum in our agri-food systems in order to build sustaina

The I2U2 Business Forum: West Asia’s institutional moment
Jul 12, 2023

The I2U2 Business Forum: West Asia’s institutional moment

By prioritising regional economic integration, the I2U2 Business Forum can serve as a strong foundation for a robust West Asian regional architecture

The practice of urban agriculture in Indian cities
Mar 22, 2022

The practice of urban agriculture in Indian cities

Despite the limitations posed by urban farming, promoting it as a critical urban function will prove to useful in the long run.

Time for a new chapter in India-Africa relations
Feb 08, 2024

Time for a new chapter in India-Africa relations

To unlock the full potential of India-Africa relations, it is imperative to foster a mutually beneficial partnership through enhanced collaboration an

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Impact on South Asia
Feb 24, 2023

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Impact on South Asia

The Ukraine crisis has exacerbated the economic turmoil in the South Asian economies

UPI in the Gulf: Revolutionising remittances
Feb 20, 2023

UPI in the Gulf: Revolutionising remittances

Enabling UPI services in the Gulf can simplify and streamline the process of sending money to India

Was India's decision at WTO wise?
Aug 02, 2014

Was India's decision at WTO wise?

If India continues to act rigid, it will result in the failure of the Doha round and bring misfortunes for small countries and tragic outcomes for all the members of WTO. India shouldn't get carried away and link its food security and subsidy issues to the Trade Facilitation deal

Water is life, water is food: Leave no one behind
Oct 16, 2023

Water is life, water is food: Leave no one behind

Only by recognising the intrinsic value of water and its central role in our existence can we hope to build a more resilient and food-secure world for

Women in social commerce: Tailwind to a resilient growth
May 20, 2023

Women in social commerce: Tailwind to a resilient growth

Social commerce can become a powerful tool for promoting women's economic empowerment

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards
Jun 08, 2023

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards

In line with this year’s World Food Safety Day theme, this brief explores the role of proper food standards in ensuring the safety, quality, and int

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future
Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future

It is vital to raise awareness about the benefits of eating pulses that are high in macronutrients for both sustainability and dietary needs

अन्न सुरक्षा योजनांनी वैविध्यपूर्ण आहारावर भर देण्याची गरज
Mar 02, 2024

अन्न सुरक्षा योजनांनी वैविध्यपूर्ण आहारावर भर देण्याची गरज

भारतातील पोषणाचा दर्जा ही चिंतेची बाब आहे. या समस्येवर दीर्घकालीन उपाय शोधण्यासाठी धोरणकर्त्यांना त्यांचा दृष्टिकोन बदलावा लागेल.

अन्नसुरक्षेचे रक्षण: पाण्याची महत्त्वाची भूमिका
Mar 27, 2024

अन्नसुरक्षेचे रक्षण: पाण्याची महत्त्वाची भूमिका

पाण्याची टंचाई वाढत असताना, त्याचा परिणाम अन्नधान्य व्य�

अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में खाद्य सुरक्षा
Jul 29, 2023

अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में खाद्य सुरक्षा

महामारी, सूखे और हिंसक संघर्ष के कारण अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में �

कुपोषणाच्या चक्रव्युहात भारत
Sep 21, 2020

कुपोषणाच्या चक्रव्युहात भारत

कोरोनाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर हे लक्षात ठेवायला हवे की, आईमधील कुपोषणामुळे आईच्या व उद्याच्या पिढीचीही शारीरिक क्षमता कमी होते. त्यामुळे संसंर्गाची शक्यता वाढते.

कोविड19 महामारी के बाद: कैसे तेज़ हो बुनियादी ढांचे के विकास की रफ़्तार?
Jul 21, 2022

कोविड19 महामारी के बाद: कैसे तेज़ हो बुनियादी ढांचे के विकास की रफ़्तार?

सरकार को बुनियादी ढांचे के विकास के वित्तपोषण के वास्ते �

क्या चीन वैश्विक पोषण के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने से चूक जाएगा?
Aug 22, 2022

क्या चीन वैश्विक पोषण के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने से चूक जाएगा?

वैश्विक पोषण रिपोर्ट 2021 के अनुसार मौज़ूदा दर पर, साल 2025 तक व

खाद्य सुरक्षा और पोषण के लिए फूड सिस्टम का दृष्टिकोण
Jun 16, 2023

खाद्य सुरक्षा और पोषण के लिए फूड सिस्टम का दृष्टिकोण

फ़िलहाल दुनिया में अल्प-पोषण में बढ़ोतरी के साथ-साथ ज़्यादा वज़न, मोटापे और ग़ैर-संक्रामक बीमारियों के प्रसार में इज़ाफ़ा दिखाई दे रहा है. खाद्य प्रणाली का दृष्टिकोण (खेत-ख