India, Oct. 20 -- India and Japan should expand their trade talks to address food waste, leveraging Japan's success in halving food loss by 2023.

By adopting tailored strategies like food banks and public campaigns, India can tackle its significant food insecurity while fostering a sustainable partnership with Japan that aligns with global climate and hunger goals.

Learning from Japan's policies and cultural practices, India can build a robust food redistribution system, turning surplus into sustenance and creating a model for sustainable development and bilateral cooperation.

As India and Japan deepen their economic ties, they should also explore co-operation on reducing food waste. Such a partnership could extend beyond investment an...