"If we don't waste food, we can..." Why PM Modi has been calling on nation to fight food wastage, 3 key tips to do it at home
Published on: May 25, 2026, 2:28 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Food is one of the basic fundamental rights of human being. But when this fundamental right becomes a wastage, it becomes an alarming sign for the nation. The amount of food wasted in Indian households every year could feed almost 377 million people, states World Resources Institute. With an average of 55 kg food waste generated per capita annually by households, as estimated by the Food Waste Index Report 2024, the total food waste generated in India amounts to a staggering 78.2 million tonnes. At present it has become a serious issue and needs the due attention. And if we go by the reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been highlighting about it since 2017. Scroll down to find out the details.
