Prospects of Food Security in South Asia: A Substantial Debate

This paper examines challenges and issues of food security in South Asia. It elaborates the current food security scenario of South Asia in comparison with South East Asia as well. As compared to the other regions mainly South East Asia, food insecurity situation has been intensifying chiefly because of intensive population growth, increased food inflation, rapid urbanization, and reduced agricultural production in South Asia. Besides, secondary sources have been consulted like articles, newspapers, and academic journals to discuss the increasing dilemma of food security in the region with special emphasis on its causes and possible solutions. Although, regional states have been trying their best to reduce the food insecurity and control the situation, but not commendable outcomes have been observed. Furthermore, it unfolds a number of solutions like advancement in research and technology, formulation of food-based social protection and safety net programs, promotion of agricultural yield and promotion of rural development. By focusing on these solutions, the regional food security can be improved.