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Tag: Agricultural Transformation, Food Systems & Nutrition Transition

TCI Calls Attention to Rising Obesity in India

Tackling the obesity crises in urban and rural India will require a push for healthier behaviors anchored by policy changes designed to improve access to diverse, nutritious foods, say researchers at the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI). Writing in the Financial Express,…
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New Study Shows Cost of EAT-Lancet Diet in India

The least-expensive healthy diet recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission costs up to five times as much as what Indians currently spend, according to new research from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI). In a study published in Global…
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Agriculture and Rural Development in a Globalizing World: Challenges and Opportunities

Rapid structural transformation and urbanization are transforming agriculture and food production in rural areas across the world. This textbook provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the multi-faceted nature of agriculture and rural development, particularly in the developing world, where the greatest challenges occur. It...
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Agriculture Transformation, Food Systems & Nutrition Transition

India’s ongoing transformation from low-productivity agriculture to an advanced economy has profound implications for nutrition in the country.