Manuscript Title:

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF FOOD AND WATER SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Author:

NAJEED NAVED SIDDIQUI, NABEELA SIDDIQUI, VINAYA TARI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/7VAFJ

Published : 2023-05-10

About the author(s)

1. NAJEED NAVED SIDDIQUI - Christ (Deemed To Be University) Bengaluru, India.
2. NABEELA SIDDIQUI - Christ (Deemed To Be University) Delhi-Ncr, India.
3. VINAYA TARI - University Of Mumbai Sub-Centre Ratnagiri Maharashtra India.

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Abstract

The Millennium Development Goals failed to address institutional inequalities worldwide, with four of the eight goals relating to water, food, or agriculture. These goals encompass major facets of inequality experienced by humanity. Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals yet to be achieved, five aim to achieve sustainable development in the water, food, and agriculture sectors. India is the second-largest country in terms of available arable land and is a significant producer of wheat, cotton, and rice, as well as milk, pulses, and spices, which can efficiently feed its entire population. Despite this, millions of people in India suffer from hunger, malnutrition, and stunted growth, as demonstrated by its recent 107th position in the Global Hunger Index. The lack of clean, quality, and quantity of water puts human existence, the environment, and economies at risk. Understanding the complex relationship between food and water is crucial to achieving these goals. This research paper aims to examine India's commitments to achieving sustainable development goals, with particular emphasis on food and water security.


Keywords

Food security, Water security, SDGs, India, Climate Change.