Vegetarian Population Share

Choropleth map of India by state: Vegetarian Population Share. Rajasthan and Gujarat are 60%+ vegetarian; Bengal and Kerala are under 5% — India's food map defies the stereotype.
Rajasthan and Gujarat are 60%+ vegetarian; Bengal and Kerala are under 5% — India's food map defies the stereotype.
Policy implication
Nutrition policy built on a vegetarian default fails in states where animal protein is the primary protein source.
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Source: Census 2011 (2011). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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