Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is fundamental to improving farmer profitability, ensuring food security, controlling inflation, and modernizing India's agricultural sector. It's a recurring theme in GS3 related to infrastructure and food processing.
Efficient management of the agricultural supply chain, from farm to consumer, is critical for reducing wastage, ensuring timely availability, and stabilizing prices. Post-harvest losses, particularly for perishable commodities, represent a significant economic and food security challenge in India.