Leaders Urge Action Against Food Waste on World Food Day
On World Food Day, Indian leaders emphasize the importance of reducing food waste and ensuring nutrition for all citizens.
New Delhi, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : On October 16, leaders across India marked World Food Day by calling for an end to food waste. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Bihar, extended their greetings and urged citizens to respect food.
Chouhan shared a post on X, stating, “Food is life, and every grain is precious and vital. We should cook only what we need and serve only as much as we can eat. Let us resolve today that no one around us goes hungry.”
Meghwal echoed this sentiment, wishing everyone a happy World Food Day and encouraging collective efforts to ensure food reaches every table. He stressed the importance of valuing every grain and working to eliminate waste.
Haryana’s Chief Minister, Naib Saini, highlighted the reverence for food in Indian culture. He noted that Haryana’s fertile land symbolizes agricultural prosperity due to the hard work of farmers. He called on citizens to honor food, prevent its waste, and contribute to providing nutritious meals for all.
Bihar’s Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, reminded everyone that ensuring adequate and nutritious food for all is a shared responsibility. He urged awareness about the significance of food and the need to combat waste.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also marked the occasion, stating that respecting food is a fundamental value of Indian culture. He encouraged a commitment to reducing waste and ensuring food security for everyone.
Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma called for collaboration to ensure food reaches every plate and to respect every grain to prevent waste.
Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary added that adopting quality and nutritious food is essential for building a healthy society, emphasizing that healthy food is the foundation of a healthy life.
The leaders’ unified message on World Food Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenge of food waste and the importance of collective action to ensure food security across the nation.
