India's Per Capita Fish Consumption Jumps 81% During 2005-21; Tripura Top Fish-Consuming State

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India's Per Capita Fish Consumption Jumps 81% During 2005-21; Tripura Top Fish-Consuming State

India's annual per capita fish consumption increased to 8.89 kg in 2021 from 4.9 kg in 2005, indicating changes in dietary mix driven by higher income and rising prosperity, according to a study.Among fish-eating populations, per capita annual fish consumption increased from 7.43 kg to 12.33 kg, an increase of 4.9 kg (66%).The study was conducted by WorldFish, the International Food Policy Research Institute in association with the Indian Counci…