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1 online resource |
| Summary |
The food security of a nation is largely dependent on its ecological foundation. In India, competition for water, land, human, and financial resources, and the suitability of the existing institutional system in ensuring food security require the attention of both policy makers and planners. Food crops have to compete for water and various other needs with commercial crops. Water, the core requirement for food production, is becoming increasingly scarce in many parts of India. Land is also crucial in food production, especially with regards to soil fertility. However, lands traditionally used |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters |
| Subject |
Food security -- India -- Congresses
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Development studies.
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Society & social sciences.
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Food & society.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
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Food security
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India
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sheela Reddy, C., editor.
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| ISBN |
9781443881579 |
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1443881570 |
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