India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and our government is running one of the largest anti-malnutrition programs. Though, as per the most recent available data, roughly 40% of children under five are stunted and 21% of children under five are severely wasted or undernourished.
Recent Developments State of Hunger in India
Global Hunger Index 2018
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report 2018 (India)
Global Nutrition Report 2018
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SDGs
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 2: Zero Hunger
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National Nutrition Mission
National Nutrition Mission was launched on the International Women s Day i.e. March 8, 2018 in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan with a view to address malnutrition in the country in mission mode. The launch coincided with expansion of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ initiative which highlights the importance of improving social status and education levels of women in addressing the burden of malnutrition. NNM seeks to deal with the problem of malnutrition in the country comprehensively and holistically.
Targets under the Mission
Other Schemes & Programmes by the Government of India
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) under the umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM) has implemented following schemes and programmes which address the issue of malnutrition:
NFHS-4
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Initiative
Addressing Malnutrition
Food Fortification
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