Although its contribution in the gross domestic product (GDP) has reduced to less than 20 per cent and contribution of other sectors increased at a faster rate, agricultural production has grown. This has made us self-sufficient and taken us from being a begging bowl for food after independence to a net exporter of agriculture and allied products.
Total foodgrain production in the country is estimated to be a record 291.95 million tonnes, according to the second advance estimates for 2019-20. This is news to be happy about but as per the estimates of Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), demand for foodgrain would increase to 345 million tonnes by 2030.
Increasing population, increasing average income and globalisation effects in India will increase demand for quantity, quality and nutritious food, and variety of food. Therefore, pressure on decreasing available cultivable land to produce more quantity, variety and quality of food will keep on increasing.
India is blessed with large arable land with 15 agro-climatic zones as defined by ICAR, having almost all types of weather conditions, soil types and capable of growing a variety of crops. India is the top producer of milk, spices, pulses, tea, cashew and jute, and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane and cotton.
Organic food keeps many diseases away in Elderly
The biggest feature of organic foods is that they do not have any side-effects on the body. The organic food doesn’t use any kind of chemical, pesticides, medicines or preservatives. Therefore, it is considered to be the best for the elderly.
It keeps the elderly away from many diseases.
- Organic food has higher nutritional content than chemical-rich foods. They contain more vitamins and minerals.
- The nutrients present in organic food can be beneficial in preventing dangerous diseases like heart diseases, blood pressure problems, migraine, diabetes and cancer. Fat is equal in this. With this weight can be controlled.
- Organic foods usually do not contain toxic substances as they do not use harmful substances like chemicals, pesticides, drugs, preservatives.
- The body’s immunity is also strengthened by the consumption of organic food. It tastes better and is considered beneficial for the growing skin.
However, to enjoy the benefits of organic food, the elders must be given the food in the right amount, considering the nutrients of the food. Also, if you do not cook these foods properly, then there can be disadvantages instead. Thus along with such information, we suggest and provide nursing services for elders, where they take care of each and everything of the elders.