Less vegetables on the plate – a cause for concern? As society has evolved beyond foraging and subsistence farming, modern households now rely on purchasing vegetables, making it increasingly challenging to sustain the traditional “multiple-curry” meal. Against this backdrop, the recent surge in vegetable prices has left much of society shocked and feeling helpless. Marking a significant increase in vegetable prices in recent history, a kilogram of vegetable was priced at Rs.1,000 by January 2024. As doctors and nutritionists emphasise, inadequate vegetable consumption can cause children to miss out on essential vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients critical for healthy growth.

Source: Sunday Times January 15, 2026 07:04 UTC