National Nutrition Week: From Roti to Kurkure – The Evolution of Rural Food Habits
On a recent journey to Kurdeg block in Jharkhand, I was travelling with a young boy from Simdega who was returning from college. While on the tempo van, it came to a halt at a location so passengers could fill up on water from a tap. During this break, the boy reached out for a […]
77% Of Women Lead Millet Consumption In Rural India: Report
A new report reveals that 77% of rural Indian millet consumption is led by women. This comprehensive survey highlights the growing awareness and adoption of millets, emphasising their role in India’s nutritional landscape and global food security efforts. In the midst of National Nutrition Week, a groundbreaking report titled ‘Assessing Consumer Demand for Millets in […]
77% Of Women Lead Millet Consumption In Rural India: Report
A new report reveals that 77% of rural Indian millet consumption is led by women. This comprehensive survey highlights the growing awareness and adoption of millets, emphasising their role in India’s nutritional landscape and global food security efforts. In the midst of National Nutrition Week, a groundbreaking report titled ‘Assessing Consumer Demand for Millets in […]
77% Of Women Lead Millet Consumption In Rural India: Report
New Delhi, Even as changing climate conditions are threatening pearl millet (bajra) production, a team of researchers has suggested a re-evaluation of how and where the millet is grown in India. Pearl millet is an essential cornerstone of India’s food security, and finds itself at a critical juncture. Amidst shifting weather patterns and evolving agricultural […]