It is true that malnutrition is an imperative for ethical, political and economic reasons. It is urgently required to address the chain of food system to improve the people's nutrition. The varieties of agriculture and horticulture Crops grown in the field, should contain all the nutrients required for scaling up nutrition and the produce needs to be certified by the concerned agency or Agriculture Officer, who is responsible for the area for extension, development and research. All the Countries, may be suggested to promote nutrient rich varieties of all crops. In India, initially 100 no. of malnutrition districts have been selected for promoting nutrient rich varieties for addressing malnutrition.A concept of integrated farming is also very important to uplift the socioeconomic status of the poor people as well as to address the malnutrition.
Thanks and regards.
Dr.P.K.Saha
Deputy Commissioner (Crops)
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Ministry of Agriculture,Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi-110014
P.K. Saha