<span style="color: #222222;">Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that India will play a key role in ensuring food security to the world. He said, food security is an important issue in front of the world. Mr Chouhan was addressing the media after delivering his inaugural address at the 1st meeting of Agriculture Working Group meeting under India's G20 Presidency at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The three-day meeting began from today.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister Chouhan added that the demand of foodgrains in the world is expected to go up 345 million tonnes by 2030  which was only 192 million tonnes in the year 2000. Mr Chouhan said it is a matter of pride that India is meeting the foodgrains requirement in the world.<br />''<br />''At the ongoing Agriculture Working Group meeting, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said that around 100 delegates from 30 countries including from G20 member countries are participating in the three-day event which will continue till 15th of this month. Mr Chouhan said, the meeting will deliberate on key areas including food security, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, inclusive agriculture value chains and food systems and digitalization for agricultural transformation and the outcomes of the meeting will help provide solutions to the country and the world.<br />''<br />''Mr Chouhan also informed that the delegates participating in the event also undertook a heritage walk to Rajwada Palace to know the rich Indian history. He said, the event provides an opportunity for India to offer G20 delegates and guests a glimpse of India's rich cultural heritage.<br />''<br />''Giving details about foodgrains production in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Chouhan mentioned that at present 299 lakh hectare area has been covered under cultivation as compared to 199 lakh hectares 18 years back while foodgrains production has gone from 159 lakh metric tonnes to 619 lakh metric tonnes.</span>