This is part of its efforts to popularize science to the general public and students who are pursuing science as their career. TNSF attempt to focus on students on higher science as everyone knows that learning of science at college within the curriculum is not enough to acquire holistic knowledge of science at the appropriate time. Hence, to fill the gap between what students are acquiring through the curriculum and what it is required, TNSF is planning its activities on higher science to students who are pursuing higher education.

About the Lecture

In India, around 40% of the food that is produced is wasted. Google "food waste", and this is one of the first facts that comes up. While the statement reveals the gravity of the issue, it does little to help people comprehend the impact of food waste. Not many narratives address the complexities of food loss and waste, and why the distinction between these terms is vital. According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index Report-2024, the per capita food waste in India is about 20-73 kilograms per year. While this may not seem like a lot, India’s population is roughly around 1.45 billion. If we assume that each person in the country wastes about 55 kilograms of food every year, the annual food waste amounts to 79.86 million tonnes! Additionally, food loss and waste occur at various stages in the supply chain. Not only do these losses affect food and nutritional insecurity, but food waste in landfills also contributes to more methane emissions than any other material. Food loss and waste warrant greater focus to elicit more decisive action. Her talk will aim to build awareness about the gaps in our systems and highlight the many consequences of these issues.