India's Nutrition at a Glance:
Executive Summary

Key findings from seven analytical dashboards — highlighting where India stands on diet affordability, micronutrient adequacy, dietary diversity, and what has changed over the last decade.

HCES 2023-24 · compared with 2011-12
Analysis by Dr Shamika Ravi & Dr Mudit Kapoor
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister · ISI Delhi
25%
Rural households cannot afford a recommended diet
21% in urban areas · Down from 52% in 2011‑12
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54%
Prevalence of iron inadequacy across rural India
53% in urban areas · Based on age–gender specific requirements
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1.04
Rural diet diversity (Adjusted Shannon H×A)
Urban: 1.10 · Optimal: 2.20 · Jharkhand lowest at 0.85
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53%
Rural households exceed cereal recommendations
44% urban · Daily Req.: 280 g/day
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59%
Rural households exceed fats & oils recommendations
Urban: 69% · Daily Req.: 25 g/day
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State Rankings by Indicator

How Do States Compare?

Compare states on four key nutrition indicators, each showing actual values and state rankings independently. Choose an indicator below to explore which states lead and lag on that metric.

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Each dashboard offers interactive charts, demographic breakdowns, and downloadable data.