IIT Guwahati Study Reveals Digital Tech’s Impact on Urban Food Culture

An IIT Guwahati study by Dr Rituparna Patgiri highlights how food apps and social media are reshaping urban India’s food habits. The research shows digital food culture is now integral to urban middle-class youth but reinforces class and caste divides. It calls for inclusive digital policies to support marginalized food producers and promote cultural diversity in food systems.