From Hunger to Health: Reinventing India’s Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

 

India faces a paradoxical crisis—rising obesity alongside malnutrition. With 35.8% of children stunted and 57% of women anemic, a radical food system transformation is urgent.

Key Insights:
Double Burden of Malnutrition: India ranks 127th in food security, battling undernutrition and obesity simultaneously.
Climate & Food Link: Unsustainable farming worsens nutrition gaps. Climate-resilient crops and biofortification can bridge this.
School & Community Solutions: Programs like Nutri-Pathshala and fortified PDS supplies can combat childhood malnutrition.
 Private Sector Role: Clean labeling, QR-code nutrition info, and plant-based foods can drive consumer awareness.