India’s Nutrition Crisis and Policy Response
Published on: March 18, 2025
- The budget prioritizes food security with higher allocations for nutrition schemes.
- Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 are receiving increased funding.
- India faces dual nutrition challenges: malnutrition and lifestyle diseases.
- 36% of children under five are stunted, and 57% of women are anemic.
- The government is focusing on aspirational districts and the northeast.
- Experts suggest a broader public health approach to nutrition.
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