Indian farmers were indirectly taxed 120 billion$ in 2023, by way of export bans, export duties, and policies which lower the price of agricultural commodities, which is the highest among the 54 countries: OECD Report.
Major food and drink companies, including Nestle, Pepsico and Unilever sell lower quality, unhealthy products in low income countries like India: Study.
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to create and implement compulsory standards, within the next 3 months, to improve meaningful access for persons with disabilities to public spaces.
India’s total hidden costs of agrifood systems are 1.3 trillion$ per year due to higher consumption of processed foods, and food with additives, while there being low consumption of plant whole foods and beneficial fatty acids: Study.
Making a vegetarian meal at home is 20% more expensive in India in Oct 2024 is more expensive, as compared to Oct 2023: Study.
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