• https://www.youtube.

com/shorts/aGWltbORccY
Rishi Panchami – In the
remembrance of the Seven Sages
“Without the use of the Ox” – Yam,
Pumpkin, amaranth leaves, Raw
banana, Peanuts, Corn
The Exploitation of Indian Agriculture:
From Colonization to Globalization
• Monoculture
• High Tax from Farmers
• High demand products in British Markets

• “Made Farmers Vulnerable”

• “Led to Crises and Famines”
• Dependable Food Source
• Soil Degradation
Exports and
Imports

• Exorbitant Tariff and Taxes – Indian Products

• Undermined Local Industries
 • Small scale farmers struggled to
compete
• Agri-Businesses Gained Influence
• Surge in imports 308k – 1300k
Tonnes
• Majority - Oil and Beans
• Urban and Rural Disparity
• Urban – Nutrient dense to “Diet”
reliant meals

Globalisation
National Sample Survey Company

• Decrease in Staple food & Increase

(Biscuits, Salted snacks, sweets, oil)
• MNC established strong presence
• Eg: Sunflower Oil
Health Conscious Sentiment
Some enjoy a diverse diet
Some financially restricted and resort to cheaper, less nutritious alternatives,

leading to deepening economic disparities

potential long-term health and social consequences

Decline in fresh produce consumption and shift towards less nutritious options has given rise to social challenges
particularly in terms of Obesity and Chronic Diseases
 • Contribution to GDP
• Imports -> Pulses, Soybean, Rice,
Mustard Oil, Cotton, Milk and
Cream
• Prioritize Convenience and taste
over Nutritional Value

Today
 • Crop Cultivation, Inflation, Poverty
• Infrastructure, Government Policies and
Capitalist Structure of Society

Risk -> Entire Country

• Accessibility and Profitability of the Farmers

• Strategic Government Investments
• Expenditure in Agriculture
• Policies
• Viewpoints of Farmers

a balance between traditional and modern dietary practices to

preserve cultural diversity
ensure a future where both health and tradition are valued and
nourished, allowing our nation to flourish.
Thank You!