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Food Security Research in India

An overview of the funding structures and emerging themes, strengths and weaknesses in food security research in India A report undertaken on behalf of Research Councils UK

Disclaimer: Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate, the views and statements expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of RCUK.

October 2010

Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Objective ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 4 Structure of the report ................................................................................................................. 4

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Funders of food security research ...................................................................... 5

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5 Indian Government ..................................................................................................................... 5 Non-Indian Government funders .............................................................................................. 10 Some international collaborations in food research .................................................................. 11

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Trends ........................................................................ 14

3.1 Introduction...