India still lacks full food security, NITI Aayog’s Lahiri says
In short
NITI Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said on Friday that India is still not fully secure in its food supply. He said India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oils and gets about half its edible oil demand from imports.
That matters because edible oils are a key part of everyday food use. Heavy import dependence can affect prices and supply stability in the country.
What the reporting says
NITI Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said on Friday that India is perhaps still not secure in its food supply across several products. He said the country is the world’s largest importer of edible oils and meets about half its edible oil demand through imports. The remarks underline continued dependence on overseas supply for a key household staple.
Why it matters
Ashok Kumar Lahiri said on Friday that India is still not fully secure in food supply and that the country is the world’s largest importer of edible oils. He added that about half of edible oil demand is met through imports. The remarks matter for consumers and policymakers because they point to reliance on foreign supply for a major food item.