Food Wastage In India
Did you know that about 40
% of the food produced in
India is wasted?
Despite adequate food
production, the UN has
reported that about 190
million Indians remain
undernourished. It is further
estimated that the value of
food wastage in India is
around ₹92,000 crores per
annum
Many farm animals (like pigs, goats,
chickens) can consume fruits and
vegetables. Repurposing this waste
reduces the need for manufactured
animal feed.
Food Redistribution: Much of this
food, if sorted properly, can be
redistributed to food banks or charities
to help those facing food insecurity.
Composting: If the produce is no
longer edible, it can still be composted
to enrich soil for growing more food,
promoting sustainable agriculture.
ZERO WASTE
• Identifying Key Stakeholders:
Donors ::
• Farmers with surplus produce
• Restaurants ,hotels and events
• Corporate food sponsors
Food Consumers::
• Low-income families and individuals
• NGOS and farms(cows ,pigs ,goats)
• Trusts and Food recovery organizations
FOOD SOURCE :: DONORS LOGS FOOD INTO APP
APP ::REAL _TIME ALERT SENT TO NEARBY NGOS,TRUSTS,FARMS
FOOD_CONSUMERS :: ACCEPTS AND ARRANGE PICKUP
BENIFICIERY :: FOOD REACHES THOSE IN NEED
WORKING OF THE
PLATFROM
>>> STEP 1: Donor Logs Surplus FoodRestaurants, events,
individuals input food type, quantity, and pickup time into the
app/web portal.
>>> Step 2: Real-Time Alert Sent to Nearby
NGOs/TrustsPlatform uses location-based algorithms to notify
registered NGOs within a set radius.
>>> Step 3: NGO Accepts Donation RequestNGOs view food
details, accept the offer, and confirm pickup time.
>>> Step 4: Logistics ArrangedNGO or volunteer
coordinates pickup, or platform partners with a delivery
service.
>>> Step 5: Food Delivered & ConsumedFood is
transported in a timely, safe manner to shelters or
beneficiaries.
>>>Step 6: Feedback & TrackingDonor and NGO provide
feedback, and the platform tracks amount of food saved
and people served .
Donor interface
Simple login/registration
Quick form to log food (name,type,quantity)
Upload food image (optional)
View nearby NGOs/trusts interested
Real-time confirmation and pickup tarcking
Dashboard: past donations, impact metrics
FOOD CONSUMER INTERFACE
Secure login/registration with
verification
Notifications of available food in
vicinity
Food request with time preferences
View food details: image, quantity,
pickup instructions
Confirm pickup or schedule delivery
Dashboard: food received,
beneficiaries served, feedback option
LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGIES USED
Frontend (User Interface):
1.HTML/CSS – Structure and styling of webpages
2. JavaScript – Interactive functionality
Frameworks/Libraries:
1. React.js - For building dynamic and reusable
UI components
Backend (Server & Logic):
1.Node.js (JavaScript) or Python (Django/Flask) –
For server-side logic
2. Authentication – JWT or OAuth for secure
login/register functionality
Database:
1 .MySQL/PostgreSQL – If you need strong
relational data management (e.g., for tracking
donations, history)
Additional Tools:
1.Google Maps API – For locating nearby
NGOs/trusts
2.Cloudinary / Firebase Storage – For uploading
and storing food images
CALL TO ACTION:BE A PART IN ZERO WASTE
Join as Donors…..
If you have surplus food, help reduce waste effectively.
Support as NGOs and trusts….
Be a bridge for food distribution and community education
Volunteer & Advocate…..
Participate in events and spread awareness on zero waste.
CONCLUSION
• The Zero Waste Food Redistribution Platform is a practical,
tech-driven solution to tackle two major issues: food waste
and hunger. By seamlessly connecting donors with NGOs,
trusts, and other food consumers, the platform promotes
sustainability, social responsibility, and efficient resource use.
Through user-friendly interfaces, real-time alerts, and
transparent tracking, it transforms surplus into sustenance—
empowering communities and fostering a culture of zero
waste.
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