India, March 24 -- Tanzania's innovative approach to school meals offers valuable lessons for India.

By improving recipes and educating students, Tanzania has successfully shifted perceptions, making these nutritious foods more appealing.

This strategy highlights the importance of cultural acceptance and education in promoting climate-smart diets.

By mid-morning, the lunch bell rings at Babati Secondary School and children line up for a meal of finger millet porridge and rich pigeon pea stew served over rice.

These foods were once dismissed by many in Tanzania as unpleasant or old-fashioned. But in the town of Babati, such meals are gaining acceptance as part of efforts to improve nutrition and encourage more diverse diets.

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