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Malnutrition in India: A comprehensive strategy to combat for better futureNot only are important nutrition programmes underfunded, but little funding is also not being used efficiently.26 Dec, 2022, 04.44 PM IST- India ranks at 94 in Global Hunger Index; experts blame poor implementation, siloed approachThe neighbouring Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan too are in the 'serious' category but ranked higher than India in this year's hunger inde...17 Oct, 2020, 02.53 PM IST
- Healthcare experts call for urgent action to address COVID impact on national nutrition missionThe government is celebrating the National Nutrition Month or 'Poshan Maah' in September during which several programmes to spread awarenes...05 Sep, 2020, 11.03 AM IST
- Most states won't meet Poshan Abhiyaan targets to curb child malnutrition: StudySome of the states, which have reported the worst cases include Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Tripura.18 Sep, 2019, 11.13 PM IST
- NITI Aayog moots Aadhaar-linked tracking of malnutritionThe meeting was on challenges of malnutrition and the deliberation focused on breaking the cycle of under-nutrition, disease, infections an...27 Jun, 2016, 09.37 PM IST
- Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announces mission to end malnutrition in state in 10 yrsThe Chief Minister said an Assembly Forum (with MLAs) would also be created to discuss the issue and take up awareness programmes in each c...17 Jun, 2016, 06.09 PM IST
- 22 per cent of under-5 deaths in 2013 occurred due to Malnutrition in India: ReportIndia accounts for most deaths of children aged below five years every year, with 50% of these caused mainly by malnutrition, a new policy ...29 Mar, 2015, 11.21 AM IST
- LS polls 2014: Every 2nd child malnourished, but few parties promise solutionAs per the analysis of manifestos of 10 major political parties by CRY, only five have mentioned malnutrition in their manifestos.24 Apr, 2014, 05.19 PM IST
- India may loose $46 billion due to malnutrition by 2030: StudyThe global economic impact of malnutrition could be a staggering $125 billion by 2030, with India accounting for nearly $46 billion.29 May, 2013, 04.11 PM IST
- Focus on malnutrition, not hungerHunger afflicts only 2% of all households, while malnutrition stunts 45% of all children below five years.04 Feb, 2013, 08.38 AM IST
- Malnutrition: Miserable state of affairs in Sonia's pocket boroughRae Bareli may be the bastion of India's most powerful woman but when it comes to the state of children and their mothers there, this Uttar...11 Jan, 2012, 02.43 PM IST
- Malnourishment a national shame: Manmohan SinghCalling malnourishment "a national shame", Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India cannot hope for a healthy future with 42%...11 Jan, 2012, 08.46 AM IST
- India's child malnutrition puzzleOne of the least talked about issues in the debate on India's demographic dividend is child malnutrition.29 Apr, 2011, 04.51 AM IST
- The silent epidemicMalnutrition erodes lives and growth. These children also suffer from protein and iron deficiency.08 Sep, 2010, 07.30 AM IST
- Agri-growth and malnutritionA higher level of performance in agriculture is necessary but not a sufficient condition to reduce malnutrition.29 Jun, 2010, 05.10 AM IST
- India below sub-Saharan Africa in hunger indexDespite robust economic growth in recent years, India’s record on hunger is worse than that of nearly 25 sub-Saharan African countries and ...15 Oct, 2008, 01.49 AM IST
- Experts find fault with ICDS schemeIt’s a well-documented fact that India’s answer to the problem of widespread malnutrition in the country has been the Integrated Child Deve...28 May, 2008, 05.09 AM IST
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