With protein becoming a major nutrition trend, many vegetarians are worried about meeting their daily needs. Experts say a balanced diet that includes pulses, legumes, dairy, soy products, nuts and seeds can provide adequate protein without the need for supplements.
Farmers in Adilabad district observed a day-long bandh at Bazarhathnoor mandal, demanding immediate government procurement of soy and maize. They said closure of procurement centres was forcing them to depend on private traders and incur heavy losses.
Traffic on NH 44 came to a halt after farmers in Adilabad staged a rasta roko protesting restrictions on cotton and soybean procurement. The JAC alleged that CCI was not buying cotton at the support price and farmers faced losses due to new rules
Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the government for delaying soy procurement as farmers in Adilabad protested by dumping their produce on roads. Cotton farmers too expressed anger over low prices and restrictions on moisture content during procurement
