Increased exposure to PM2.5 is associated with a 40% chance of low birth weight and 70% chance of premature delivery in India: Study.
Livestock’s share in agriculture rose to 31.2% in 2023-24 from 25.6% in 2011-12, while that of fishing and aquaculture rose to 7% from 4.2% during the same period: Study.
More than 35 crore Indians still lack a minimum standard of living, unable to meet essential needs like nutritious food, safe housing, healthcare, and education: Study.
From 2011-12 to 2023-24, Bihar’s daily fat consumption rose by 20-30 gms, as compared to the national average of 12-14 gms, which led to a 3.7% rise in rural calorie intake and 13% in urban areas: Study.
Droughts between 2023-2025 severely impacted food security in Somalia (4.4 million people), reduced Thailand’s sugar production by 12.4% and Vietnam’s coffee production by 20% and other Southeast Asian and Mediterranean and Amazonian Basin countries.
