Per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in India increased by 7 kg and 12 kg, respectively, in the last decade, according to SBI Research report.
The main increase in the per capita production of fruits and vegetables has been in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and J&K.
The report said India produces 227 kg of fruits and vegetables per person per year (the general recommendation for its intake is at least 146 kg per person annually).
However, due to the inherent perishable nature of the produce, a significant quantity also perishes during harvest, storage, grading and transport.
The report also said the impact of extreme climate on foodgrain production is negative. Agriculture production and supply chains have been affected by multiple heat and cold waves in the past few years. The impact of these heat and cold waves is negative on foodgrain production as most states have a negative …