Jul 25, 2024, 02:36 PM IST
India has a diverse culinary culture that includes a large number of non-vegetarian food enthusiasts.
The consumption of non-vegetarian food varies based on factors such as region, personal choices.
In urban areas, the availability and consumption of non-vegetarian food are more prevalent compared to rural areas.
According to a report, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Jharkhand are states where the proportion of non-vegetarians is more than 97%.
Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan have the least non-vegetarian population.
Egg, chicken, mutton, fish, and other meats are commonly consumed non-vegetarian options in India.
In India, one out of every two people is a non-vegetarian and National Family Health Survey (2019-20) data says that the number of non-vegetarians are more than vegetarians.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports