“Indian Food is best for Planet”

India's food consumption patternis the most climate-friendly among G20 nations, according to latest Living Planet Report released by Worldwide Fund for Nature.

The report says that, India's diet is the least harmful to the environment, especially when considering the global demand for food production by 2050.
If all countries adopted India's consumption patterns, the world would require less than one Earth to sustain food needs, making it a model for sustainability.
n contrast, countries like Argentina, Australia, and the United States were identified as having the least sustainable pattern.
The report praised India's National Millet Campaign for promoting climate-resilient grains, such as millets, which are not only nutritious but also better suited to a changing climate. It urged nations to adopt more sustainable diets, suggesting alternative proteins like legumes, plant-based meats, and nutrient-rich algae to reduce the environmental impact of food production.
The report further specifies that achieving healthy and nutritious diets will be heavily influenced by local cultural traditions, individual choices, and available food.
"Eating more sustainable diets would reduce the amount of land needed for food production. Grazing land, in particular, could be freed up for other purposes, including nature restoration and carbon sequestration," the report highlights..

Source: ONLINE PUBLICATIONS, NDTV