ET Graphics: India is winning the battle against hunger, but not food costs
India has achieved a 42% decline in undernourished people over two decades. The number of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet also fell significantly. This progress outpaces global trends in tackling hunger and malnutrition. However, the co...
India is winning the battle against hunger, but not food costs
India has made significant gains in tackling hunger, with a 42% decline in the number of undernourished people over two decades, according to a new report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The number of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet also fell 29% over six years to 520.1 million in 2025. However, the cost of a healthy diet rose by more than a third during this period to $4.11 per person per day. Anoushka Sawhney takes a look:
India outpaces global progress on undernourishment Healthy diet affordability improves faster in IndiaIndia's healthy diet costs remain below global average
