Is India Starving for Nutrition? The Protein Crisis in a Calorie-Sufficient Nation

December 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM IST

India has conquered the "ship-to-mouth" existence of the 1960s, but a new crisis is simmering in Indian kitchens. In this interview, agriculture and commodities expert G. Chandrashekhar joins Krishnadevan V , Editor of BasisPoint Insight to discuss why millions of Indian families are calorie-secure but protein-deficient.

Watch this interview to know about:

  • The Three Kitchens of India: A breakdown of how income levels dictate nutritional health across 350 million households.
  • The Green Revolution Legacy: Why the 1960s focus on rice and wheat inadvertently marginalized pulses and oilseeds.
  • The Paradox of Pulses: Why the world's largest producer is also the world's largest importer.
  • The "MSP++" Framework: Moving beyond basic price supports to a robust procurement and trade infrastructure.
  • Soya on the Thali: How to transition soy from animal feed to an affordable, palatable protein source for families.