Food security to nutrition security: building a healthier rural India

In India, many families live in villages and grow their own food.

For 80 years, the country has worked to make sure people have enough food to eat.

But the article says having enough food is not the same as having healthy food.

Many farmers now grow only one kind of crop, like sugarcane, so families have less variety in what they eat.

In hard times, like when crops fail or prices go up, families eat even less protein and other healthy foods.

About 30 out of every 100 rural men in India have anaemia, which makes them weak and tired.

The article suggests growing many different crops, like millets, vegetables, and lentils.

Using natural farming methods that are good for the soil and the environment can help too.

Bringing back traditional seeds and growing a mix of crops can make food healthier.

The goal is for every rural family to have food that is nutritious, safe, and affordable.