The document discusses innovations in fresh vegetable supply chains in India, with a focus on using risk reduction as a driver of innovations. It notes that vegetable supply chains in India involve multiple participants and channels facilitating flows from producers to consumers. Risk is a critical factor impacting physical, informational and financial flows. Reducing uncertainties through various strategies can help make supply chains more efficient. The document explores traditional and modern risk management practices and outlines some areas for future work by IIM Bangalore's Supply Chain Management Centre, such as studying specific vegetable supply chains and modeling the effects of infrastructure improvements on risks and costs.