Food supply chain post-COVID: More reforms needed

2nd July

In the last few months, since India announced lockdown, to stop COVID-19 virus from spreading, an immediate impact was felt on the food supply chain which completely disrupted. The disruption forced the government to come out with major reforms like allowing farmers to sell their produce outside the market yard to fetch better returns. Essential Commodities Act relaxed for 7 commodities and the use of an electronic market platform for farmers to see that they receive a better price.
 

To deliberate on these issues, Business Standard recently held a webinar about the impact of COVID-19 on Food Supply Chain in