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ICMR calls for investing in adolescent nutrition to tackle obesity woes
New Delhi, March 28: Investing in adolescent nutrition is a national imperative, and key to tackling the country’s rising obesity issues, said Rajiv Bahl Secretary, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday.
Food wastage: India fares better than global annual average of 79 per kg per capita
New Delhi, March 13: As per United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024, the estimated food wastage in India in 2022 is 55 kg/capita/year which is significantly lower than the global average of 79 kg/capita/year, shows official data.
Super food for super country: Tony Abbott lauds PM Modi's efforts to promote millets
New Delhi, Feb 28: Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, currently on a visit to India, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts and India's leadership in reviving traditional grains and promoting their global consumption.
Centre keeping close watch on food prices, farm production poised to rise
New Delhi, Jan 17: The Centre is closely monitoring the prices and availability of essential food commodities to ensure affordability to the consumers and to maintain a stable price regime, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement issued on Friday.