India, June 6 -- BRICS countries must strive for a future in which strategic food reserves contribute not only to stable food supplies but also to improved nutrition, stronger food systems and greater resilience for millions

For decades, discussions on food security have focused, rightly, on ensuring adequate food availability. The central question has been whether countries can produce, procure, and distribute sufficient food to meet the needs of growing populations amid climate shocks, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical disruptions. Over time, BRICS countries have emerged as key contributors to addressing this challenge, playing an increasingly important role in global food production, trade, and food system resilience.

Today, how...