Assessment of Food Wastage in Hostel Messes: A Case of NDRI, Karnal

Abstract

Food security cannot be achieved merely through increasing agricultural productivity. Attention also needs to be given to measures to reduce wastage. The present study attempts to assess the pattern of food wastage by the students in mess and in other places and their level of awareness regarding its consequences. The data were collected from hundred students. Descriptive statistical tools along with Garrett's ranking technique was used for analysis of data. Majority of the students were found to leave food in their plates. Taste of the food, differences in food habit and taking more than required were cited as the main reasons for wasting food.