Vegetarianism becoming popular in India - is it a result of pinch in the pocket?

India no doubt is a rapidly growing market for chicken and fish but present day awareness about health benefits of a vegetarian diet could also be catching up among people. Even though 70% of Indians above 15 years of age are still non-vegetarians, the numbers are expected to decline. This is indicated in a nationwide survey conducted in 2014 and released recently by the Registrar General of India (RGI).
Health minister J P Nadda had, recently, made a pitch in Parliament recommending vegetarian food.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 9 June 2016.

In the opinion of experts, awareness about health is on the rise and this, coupled with rising burden of lifestyle diseases like heart disorders, diabetes and cancer, could be the factors that are influencing the decision for Indians to go in for a change of dietary habits.
A number of international researches and studies have revealed that vegetarians are leading a healthier life as compared to meat-eaters. Diseases like pancreatic cancer and respiratory problems are also less common among vegetarians compared to those who consume meat regularly. Moreover, religiosity and changing lifestyles could also be contributing to this new trend.


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