Tag: Hindu food habits

While India is often stereotyped as a largely vegetarian nation, recent surveys reveal that the majority of the population consumes meat, at least occasionally. Cultural taboos and political factors often cause underreporting of meat consumption, leading to inflated perceptions of vegetarianism.

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) for 2019-21, nearly 70% of Indians aged 15-49 are non-vegetarian, debunking the common perception of India as a predominantly vegetarian nation. However, a closer look reveals significant variations in meat consumption across different religious communities.