Indian food systems have experienced profound changes. Today the plates of common Indian households seek the trade-off between price and quality of food. The conventional food system in India stands with a hidden cost of over $1.34 trillion (FAO, 2024) which is related to dietary habits and nutrient intake. With consumer food plates already affected by inflation, the growing incidence of malnutrition and anaemia has further deepened concerns about the sustainability of current food systems.

In 2024, India recorded the highest global prevalence of wasting among children under five, more than 21 million little ones affected. Around 37 million children remain stunted, their physical growth severely compromised. At the same time, the number of overweight children and obese adults has doubled

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