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Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pingali, Prabhu.
Other Authors: Aiyar, Anaka., Abraham, Mathew., Rahman, Andaleeb.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2019.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India
  • Abbreviations
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Author Biographies
  • Chapter 1: Indian Food Systems towards 2050: Challenges and Opportunities
  • 1.1 Motivation
  • 1.2 Approach
  • 1.3 Key Takeaways from the Book
  • Chapter 2: Economic Growth, Agriculture and Food Systems: Explaining Regional Diversity
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Explaining Inter-State Divergence in Structural Transformation
  • 2.2.1 Characterizing ST by Development Process Adopted
  • 2.2.2 An Empirical Exercise on Characterizing ST in India
  • 2.3 Transition from the Agriculture to the Non-agricultural Sector: Frictions and Search Costs in Labor Markets
  • 2.3.1 The Push and Pull of Migration in Response to Disequilibria in Labor Markets
  • 2.3.2 Explaining High R2R Migration Rates: Moving Low-skilled Agricultural Labor Between Low and High ST States
  • 2.3.3 Explaining Low R2U Migration Rates: Illuminating Frictions That Affect the Speed of Transition
  • 2.3.4 Changing Demographic Structure and Its Impact on Rural Productivity
  • 2.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Rural Livelihood Challenges: Moving out of Agriculture
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Non-farm Sector as Part of the Development Strategy
  • 3.2.1 Distributional Implications of Non-farm Income
  • 3.3 Composition of the Rural Non-farm Sector in India
  • 3.4 Urbanization and Growth of the Rural Economy
  • 3.4.1 Emergence of Smaller Towns
  • 3.4.2 Peri-urban Areas and Agricultural Growth
  • 3.5 Policy Strategies to Encourage the Growth of the Non-farm Sector in India
  • 3.5.1 Focus on Agriculture and Rural Infrastructure
  • 3.5.2 Governing Census Towns as Urban Areas
  • 3.5.3 Linking Food Systems to the Jobs Agenda
  • 3.5.4 Skill Enhancement and Investment in Human Capital
  • 3.5.5 Quality of Non-farm Sector
  • 3.6 Conclusion.
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Diet Diversity and the Declining Importance of Staple Grains
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 The Nature of Changing Food Demand
  • 4.3 Transformation in the Agri-food Systems
  • 4.4 Urbanization, Cultural and Demographic Change
  • 4.5 Concerns for the Food Systems
  • 4.5.1 Rise in the Consumption of Convenience Food
  • 4.5.2 Food Prices and Inflation
  • 4.5.3 Implications for Health, Nutrition and Environment
  • 4.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: The Nutrition Transformation: From Undernutrition to Obesity
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Current State of the Triple Burden of Malnutrition in India
  • 5.3 Pathways Towards Better Nutrition Outcomes
  • 5.4 Evidence on Pathways and Their Corresponding Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Interventions
  • 5.4.1 Pathways to Reduce Household Malnutrition Through Diet Diversification
  • 5.4.1.1 Improving Access to Food Diversity
  • 5.4.1.2 Increasing Household Incomes
  • 5.4.2 Pathways to Reduce Individual Malnutrition by Improving Access
  • 5.4.2.1 Inducing Positive Nutrition Behaviors Within Households
  • 5.4.2.2 Improving Nutrient Absorption by Investing in the Health Environment
  • 5.5 Challenges for the Future
  • 5.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Reimagining Safety Net Programs
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 The Role of Safety Nets in the Food Systems
  • 6.3 Safety Net Programs in India
  • 6.4 Food-based Safety Net Programs
  • 6.4.1 Impact of Food-based Safety Net Programs on Nutrition
  • 6.4.2 Calorie-based Food Assistance
  • 6.5 Non-food-Based Safety Nets
  • 6.6 Political Economy of the Safety Net
  • 6.7 The Possible Future of Safety Nets in India
  • 6.7.1 Citizenship Rights or Hand-Outs?
  • 6.7.2 Newer Forms of Safety Nets: Health Insurance
  • 6.7.3 Stage of Structural Transformation and Urbanization of Safety Nets
  • 6.7.4 The Question of Cash Transfers.
  • 6.7.5 Universal Basic Income
  • 6.7.6 Use of Technology for Efficient Safety Nets
  • 6.7.7 Linkage and Synergies with Agriculture
  • 6.7.8 Government Investment in Public Goods
  • 6.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Enabling Smallholder Prosperity through Commercialization and Diversification
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Farm Size, Yields and Regional Disparities-Benefits and Limits of the Green Revolution
  • 7.2.1 Green Revolution Technologies and Regional and Crop Disparities
  • 7.3 Production Challenges-Small Farm Diversification, Commercialization and Risks
  • 7.3.1 Small Farms and the Costs of Diversification
  • 7.3.2 Challenges in Accessing Factor Markets and Improving Supply-Credit, Labor and Input Costs
  • 7.3.2.1 Access to Institutional Credit
  • 7.3.2.2 Changing Labor Costs-Effects of Farm Level and Non-farm Wages
  • 7.3.2.3 Changing Nature of Input Markets and Access Problems
  • 7.4 The Way Forward: Institutional Interventions to Address Production Challenges and Reducing Regional Disparity
  • 7.4.1 Institutional Interventions in Smallholder Agriculture-Aggregation Models-Revisiting Land Tenure Systems
  • 7.4.1.1 Land Tenure and the Question of Access to Land
  • 7.4.2 Agricultural Development in Eastern India-Rectifying Regional Disparities
  • 7.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Linking Farms to Markets: Reducing Transaction Costs and Enhancing Bargaining Power
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Agricultural Markets, Small Producers and Transaction Costs
  • 8.2.1 Transaction Costs in Agricultural Marketing
  • 8.3 Experience of Linking Farms to Market
  • 8.3.1 Vertical Coordination in Value Chains-Challenges and Limitations
  • 8.3.1.1 Size, Crop Type and Geography as Influence of Vertical Coordination
  • 8.3.1.2 The High Cost of Organizing Value Chains and Incentives to Form Linkages.
  • 8.3.2 Alternative Marketing Platforms-eMarkets, Future Markets and Warehousing
  • 8.4 Institutions and Policy-Value Chains and the Future of Food Systems
  • 8.4.1 Vertical Coordination and Linkages to Alternative Marketing Platforms
  • 8.4.2 Market Reforms and Infrastructure
  • 8.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Agricultural Technology for Increasing Competitiveness of Small Holders
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 The Post-Green Revolution Challenges to Indian Agriculture-From Environmental Externalities to Climate Change
  • 9.2.1 Going Beyond Green Revolution Technologies
  • 9.2.2 Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Production Risks
  • 9.3 The New Role of Technology and Management for Sustainable Agriculture
  • 9.3.1 Yield Gaps and Resilience-The Role of Plant Technologies
  • 9.3.2 Information, Management Practices, Production and Consumption Efficiency for Sustainable Intensification
  • 9.4 The Way Forward: Institutional Support for Technology Adoption
  • 9.4.1 Cost of Technology-Affordability, Adaptability and Economies of Scale
  • 9.4.2 The GM Debate
  • 9.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Managing Climate Change Risks in Food Systems
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 What Is India's Experience of Climate Change Thus Far?
  • 10.3 Pathways Through Which Climate Changes Impact Food Systems
  • 10.3.1 Impacts on Food and Nutrient Availability
  • 10.3.1.1 Impact on Agricultural Productivity
  • 10.3.1.2 Impact on Biodiversity
  • 10.3.1.3 Impact on Price Volatility and Food Access
  • 10.3.2 Impacts on Health and Thus Future Labor Productivity
  • 10.3.2.1 Direct Impact on Malnutrition
  • 10.3.2.2 Other Impacts on Health and Nutrition Access
  • 10.3.3 Impacts on Long-Term GDP Growth
  • 10.3.3.1 Regional Losses from Climate Change on GDP
  • 10.3.3.2 Impact on Communities and Households.
  • 10.3.3.3 Impact on Individuals Within Households
  • 10.4 Managing Current and Future Climate Risks for India
  • 10.4.1 Quantifying India's Contribution Towards Climate Change
  • 10.4.2 Overview of India's Commitment Towards Mitigation and Reduction of GHG Emissions
  • 10.4.3 Refocusing Climate Change Policies Towards Tackling Risks for Food Systems
  • 10.4.4 Moving Beyond Strategies and Towards Concrete Measureable Actions
  • 10.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 11: The Way Forward: Food Systems for Enabling Rural Prosperity and Nutrition Security
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Policies for Agricultural Development: Facilitating Greater Nutrient Availability and Rural Prosperity Through Commercialization and Diversification
  • 11.2.1 Promoting Aggregation Models and Rectifying Smallholder Disadvantages of Scale
  • 11.2.2 Reforming Markets to Improve Farmer Participation and Increase the Efficiency of Transactions
  • 11.2.3 Increasing Access to Technology Adoption for Sustainable Intensification
  • 11.2.4 Making Agriculture Production Systems Climate-Smart
  • 11.2.5 Increasing Bio-availability of Quality Nutrients in the Food Supply Chain
  • 11.3 Policies for the Nutrition Transition: Increasing Access to Good Quality Foods and Nutrients
  • 11.3.1 Intra-Household Safety Nets to Improve Nutrient Access for Women and Children
  • 11.3.2 Water and Sanitation Infrastructure for Better Health Outcomes
  • 11.3.3 Encouraging Behavior Change Towards More Healthy Nutrition Consumption Practices
  • 11.3.4 Increasing Health Service Capacity and Improving the Quality of Care
  • 11.3.5 Bolstering Safety Nets to Address Urban Food Security and Improve Access to Nutrients Beyond Calories
  • 11.4 Policies for Economic Development: Creating Economic Opportunities for Catch-Up Growth and Linking Food Systems to the Job Agenda.
  • 11.4.1 Improving Rural Infrastructure to Stimulate Non-farm Growth and Improve Connectivity to Urban Areas to Stimulate Rural Development.

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