New Delhi

Most money spent on food in rural India went to ready-to-eat food and drinks in 2023. This is from a study by the Indian Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. 

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The study shows changes in what people eat and like. In the past, crops and food were how village households got money. But now, more cash goes to ready-to-eat stuff which means that packed goods are now everywhere and eaten. 

This could be because of things like a shift in society, better work, and more money. Eating fresh food is better though in some villages it can mean a higher way of life. 

There are also side effects to this shifting trend. Relying on packed food might lead to health issues like being too fat, diabetes, and heart sickness. It could also make it hard to keep up with old farming ways and local food. 

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The move to packed food in villages in India has big effects on the country's growth. This means that the food trade will grow and change for new tastes of buyers. 

In fast-growing countries like India, there will be more want for packed food because people's way of living is changing. Big firms in the food trade can grow and make more food types now.