Food has long held a central place in our social and cultural traditions. Both government and society significantly influence policies related to nutrition and health. Observations from school mid-day meal programs and state-sponsored events reveal that food-related decisions are often shaped more by social and political factors than by genuine nutritional considerations. As a result, health frequently becomes a secondary concern.
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NFHS-5 Reveals Alarming Child Nutrition Stats Amid Food Adulteration Crisis.
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, key nutrition indicators for children under five are alarming—stunting stands at 35.5%, wasting at 19.3%, and 32.1% are underweight. Despite these troubling figures, issues of nutrition and public health continue to be overlooked. This lack of attention also explains the absence of public outcry over food adulteration, which poses a serious threat to public health.
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Milk Adulteration Concerns Persist: 70% of Samples Fail Safety Standards.
Growing up in the 1990s, I frequently heard stories about adulterated milk. Parents often expressed concerns about milkmen diluting milk with water, which impacted their children’s nutritional intake. As we move into the 2020s, food adulteration stories, including those about milk, are still prevalent. For example, the 2011 National Survey on Milk Adulteration found that 70% of the milk samples tested in India failed to meet food safety standards.
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