Sprouting sustainable, nutrition-sensitive food systems
Sprouting sustainable, nutrition-sensitive food systems Despite being a major agricultural producer, India ranks 105 out of 127 in the Global Hunger Index 2024 and faces a paradox of coexisting undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiency. The article highlights the urgent need for a nutrition-sensitive, sustainable transformation of India’s food systems, integrating climate resilience, agricultural diversity, and community-led innovation. Key Issues: India’s Nutrition Crisis: As per NFHS-5 (2019–21): 5% children under 5 are stunted, 57% of reproductive-age women are anaemic, Simultaneously, obesity is rising (24% of women and 22.9% of men affected). Nearly 194 million Indians are undernourished, reflecting both caloric and…