"Must Consider Environmental Cost Of What We Eat": President Droupadi Murmu

The president called for shifting away from those foods that affect climate and moving towards an environment-friendly menu.

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said there is a need to shift away from those foods which add to the climate change problem and opt for healthy foods that do not cause any harm to nature.She was speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day World Food India event (November 3-5) in Delhi

"We must consider the environmental cost of what we eat. The previous generations did not have to worry on this count," Murmu said.

"The time has come when we have to choose our menu in a way that avoids any harm to nature," she added.