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India's Child Malnutrition Crisis Demands Urgent Action

7/28/2025

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India is grappling with a heartbreaking child malnutrition crisis, where 37% of children under five are stunted and 16% are underweight. The root causes—staff shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and poor inter-ministerial coordination—demand urgent action. To turn the tide by 2030, the government must implement tailored strategies, bolster Anganwadi services, and unify health and nutrition initiatives.

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Story summary

India is grappling with a heartbreaking child malnutrition crisis, where 37% of children under five are stunted and 16% are underweight. The root causes—staff shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and poor inter-ministerial coordination—demand urgent action. To turn the tide by 2030, the government must implement tailored strategies, bolster Anganwadi services, and unify health and nutrition initiatives.