India, June 22 -- Ensuring that every child receives a safe meal, every consumer gets what the label promises, and every food business is held accountable is not merely a matter of public health; it is essential for restoring trust in the nation's food system and securing its future.

India's food supply chain is sending out distress signals that can no longer be ignored. From children falling ill after mid-day school meals to honey samples failing international purity tests, the warning signs point to one conclusion: India needs a structural overhaul of how it produces, certifies, and serves food - not piecemeal fixes.

The Mid-Day Meal Problem

Reports of insects, lizards, frogs, and rodents turning up in school lunches, alongside compl...