By Utkarsh Bhargava, Consultant, Avalon Consulting India’s population grew rapidly after independence, putting immense pressure on the country food supply. Agricultural output did not increase at the same pace as population growth. Traditional farming methods were outdated, with minimal use of technology, leading to poor crop yields. Most farming was dependent on rainfall, and infrastructure for irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides was inadequate. As a result, India faced severe food shortages and had to rely heavily on food imports. Famines, malnutrition, and low agricultural productivity made the country vulnerable to recurring…
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