{"id":41523,"date":"2024-05-09T14:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T14:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=41523"},"modified":"2024-06-25T05:40:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T05:40:34","slug":"analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyse India&#8217;s food security in the context of population growth. UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2023, India ranked a concerning 111th out of 125 countries on the Global Hunger Index. India&#8217;s current population is estimated to be around 1.4 billion making it world\u2019s top populated country. This rapid growth puts immense pressure on available agricultural land and food resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-136.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41524\"\/><figcaption>Figure: Food Insecurity In Rural India<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e81312b85e4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Analysing_Indias_food_security_in_terms_of_population_growth\" title=\"Analysing India\u2019s food security in terms of population growth\">Analysing India\u2019s food security in terms of population growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Case_Study_Loss_Of_Agricultural_Land_In_Punjab_And_Haryana_Due_To_Overurbanisation\" title=\"Case Study: Loss Of Agricultural Land In Punjab And Haryana Due To Overurbanisation\">Case Study: Loss Of Agricultural Land In Punjab And Haryana Due To Overurbanisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#To_ensure_food_security_in_the_face_of_population_growth_India_needs_to_focus_on_following\" title=\"To ensure food security in the face of population growth, India needs to focus on following:\">To ensure food security in the face of population growth, India needs to focus on following:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/analyse-indias-food-security-in-the-context-of-population-growth-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analysing_Indias_food_security_in_terms_of_population_growth\"><\/span>Analysing India\u2019s food security in terms of population growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s rapidly growing population exerts pressure on food resources, leading to increased demand for food grains, vegetables and protein sources such as meat and dairy products.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This escalating demand poses challenges in ensuring an adequate food supply to meet the nutritional needs of the population.<br>Studies estimate a 70% increase in India&#8217;s food grain demand by 2050 compared to 2010 levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has roughly 156 million hectares of net sown area, a finite resource.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> While multi-cropping allows for some increase in yield, rising urbanization and land degradation reduce space for food production putting food security of millions in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" 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This has put the food security of entire country in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To meet the growing demand for food, there is a tendency to intensify agricultural practices by using high-yielding crop varieties, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> While these practices may boost productivity in the short term, they can have<br>adverse effects on soil health, water quality, and ecosystem resilience,<br>impacting long-term food security.<br> For eg. The yields of HYV rice and wheat have stagnated in Punjab and<br>Haryana post green revolution and there is a demand to initiate evergreen<br>revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Population growth exacerbates water scarcity, as more people compete for limited water resources for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many parts of India, unsustainable groundwater extraction, inefficient irrigation practices, and pollution have led to declining water tables and degraded water quality, posing challenges for irrigation and food production<br> For Eg. Unsustainable practices in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu has resulted in declining water tables and increased salinity in coastal areas compromising agricultural potential of the areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Population growth coupled with climate change amplifies the challenges to food security.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Erratic weather patterns, extreme events such as droughts, floods, and cyclones, and rising temperatures affect agricultural productivity, disrupt supply chains, and reduce food availability.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; 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