The FAO's 2026 report shows India's share unable to afford a healthy diet fell from 59.8% in 2017 to 35.5% in 2025, driving global improvement. Yet rising obesity, anaemia, and child wasting persist, and Karnataka's midday meal egg rationing exposes gaps in nutrition policy.
FAO Report Highlights India's Nutrition Gap Despite Affordability Gains
Source: Deccan Herald