Balanced diets are a health imperative: India should re-imagine food supply to feed its people better
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Summary
India’s latest family health survey, NFHS-6, shows rising adult obesity while a large share of children lack nutrition. As diet-driven health risks rise across the country, it’s time to deploy farm-sector reforms to tackle a key food-supply imbalance.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right