Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Indian Food Markets Need Better Conditions, Bhutan Shows Way
Imagine going to buy food, but the place is dirty and smelly.
That's often the case in Indian food markets, which are not kept clean.
The author compares this to a clean market in Bhutan, where the King built a nice place to sell food.
The market is clean, and the food is well-priced.
The author suggests India should build similar clean markets because clean food and a good place to buy it are important.
Indian food markets are often unhygienic with dirt and poor conditions.
The author contrasts this with the clean Centenary Farmers Market in Thimpu, Bhutan.
Bhutan's market offers clean produce, competitive prices, and is managed by women.
The author suggests emulating Bhutan's model and investing in clean Indian farmers' markets.
The article is written by a food policy analyst who emphasizes healthy food and living.
- Who
- A food policy analyst
- What
- An analysis of the state of food markets, highlighting the issues with Indian food markets and promoting the model of clean farmers markets.
- When
- A recent visit to Thimpu, Bhutan in 2023
- Where
- India and Bhutan
- Why
- To emphasize the need for clean food markets in India
Current Indian Food Markets
Bhutan's Farmers Market
Market Conditions
Current Indian Food Markets
Unhygienic, dirty, and poorly maintained.
Bhutan's Farmers Market
Clean, organized, and offer better experiences.
- Author
- Food Policy Analyst
- Focus
- Food, Agriculture, and Hunger
- Bhutan Market
- Centenary Farmers Market, Thimpu
- Bhutan Market renovation
- 2023