Indian Protein Crisis: Study Reveals Half of Dietary Protein Comes from Low-Quality Cereal Sources

Dec 10, 2025 09:21 pm CST

A CEEW study reveals that nearly 50% of India's protein intake comes from low-quality cereal sources despite adequate overall consumption. The research highlights significant nutritional imbalances, with excessive cereal and oil consumption alongside inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and pulses, reflecting broader inequities in access to balanced nutrition across income groups.