However, the economic access to food improved since per capita GSDP, real income, real wage and land entitlement have improved consistently. But the policy changes implemented by the central government since libralisation had adversely affected the efficient functioning of PDS in Kerala and it ultimately resulted in increased external dependence. However, the efficient functioning of Public Distribution System (PDS) ensured food availability in the state. As a result, the food production in Kerala has declined. Study reveals that the agriculture sector in Kerala has undergone major structural changes by increasing its area under commercial crops and reducing the area under food crops.
Further, to analyse the utilisation component of food security, different outcome indicators in the form of nutritional status of adults and children are also studied. On the demand side, the factors influencing the economic access to food are examined. On the supply side, trends in food availability in Kerala including domestic production, contribution of Public Distribution System and the extent of external dependence are examined.
The study attempts a comprehensive analysis of food security problem in Kerala by examining both supply side and demand side factors.
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