Animal-based food system in India: An analysis of production, consumption and nutritional implications
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A SURESH
ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi 682 029
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RAJESH I D
ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi 682 029
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NEETHU MOL JACOB
ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi 682 029
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VIJAYKIRAN VIJAYAN
ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi 682 029
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KHEM CHAND
National Institute for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi-110012
Keywords:
Food consumption pattern, Food and nutritional security, Livestock growthAbstract
This study analyses animal-based food production system, and its consumption and nutrition contribution using data from FAO and National Statistical Office/National Sample Survey Office. Between 2010 and 2021, India saw improved domestic supply of livestock products, with significant growth in exports of marine products and buffalo meat. The value of output from milk, fish, eggs, meat, and other livestock sectors has increased. Poultry, particularly chicken and eggs, drives non-milk-based animal food consumption in India. The total per capita protein supply in India increased from 60.5 g/day to 70.5 g/ day, and in this, the share of animal products increased from 19% to 25%. As of 2021, out of the total daily per capita fat supply of 60.4 g, 36.0% is contributed by animal sources. In case of fat, the share of animal products increased from 31.3% to 36.0%. The study highlights the need for region-specific policies to enhance livestock production and its nutritional contributions.
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