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@article{191068,
        author = {Dr.Basavaraja H.N.},
        title = {AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF DEMAND FOR FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD POLICY IN KARNATAKA AND INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5892-5896},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191068},
        abstract = {This paper provides an economic analysis of demand for food items and the role of food policy in shaping consumption in India, with a particular focus on the state of Karnataka, during the period 2020–2025. Using secondary data from government budgets, consumption surveys, and policy documents, we examine trends in food demand, shifts in expenditure patterns, and the impact of food policy interventions. Our analysis highlights changing consumption composition (e.g., increasing processed foods, millets), the role of inflation, and the influence of public distribution and subsidy policies. For Karnataka, we examine the state’s food processing sector, policy initiatives, and local consumption dynamics. We find that rising incomes, urbanization, and dietary transitions are driving demand for diversified food items, while food policy (such as Essential Commodities Act reforms and PDS) remains critical in ensuring both affordability and food security. We conclude with policy recommendations to align demand-side shifts with sustainable and equitable food systems.},
        keywords = {Demand Food diet, garibi hatavo food processing, inflation, Urbanization, monthly per capita},
        month = {January},
        }