27 min
Ep 8: Are people in India's cities malnourished too? Earth, Space & The Human Race – A Tech2 Science Podcast
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When we think of malnutrition in India, we think of the poorest sections of our society where access to education & nutritious food are not a guarantee. But, do you and me – people in India’s cities – also have trouble meeting their nutrition needs?
Poor land productivity, impacts of changing climate, poverty and lack of livelihood opportunities are driving mostly the rural poor into towns and cities, many of which are already strained for resources. Nutrition is complex, and tied to a lot of socioeconomic and behavioural factors.
In our eighth episode, we speak to Vinita Bali, a prominent businesswoman on the boards of multiple organisations that work in the nutrition & education, and Inoshi Sharma, director of the top food safety and standards regulator in India, to better understand malnutrition in urban India. But also, where the government's role ends, and where each of ours begins, in ensuring we eat safe and nutritious meals.
When we think of malnutrition in India, we think of the poorest sections of our society where access to education & nutritious food are not a guarantee. But, do you and me – people in India’s cities – also have trouble meeting their nutrition needs?
Poor land productivity, impacts of changing climate, poverty and lack of livelihood opportunities are driving mostly the rural poor into towns and cities, many of which are already strained for resources. Nutrition is complex, and tied to a lot of socioeconomic and behavioural factors.
In our eighth episode, we speak to Vinita Bali, a prominent businesswoman on the boards of multiple organisations that work in the nutrition & education, and Inoshi Sharma, director of the top food safety and standards regulator in India, to better understand malnutrition in urban India. But also, where the government's role ends, and where each of ours begins, in ensuring we eat safe and nutritious meals.
27 min