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Kerala and Tamil Nadu Boost Childhood Nutrition Efforts

10/11/2025

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Story summary

Kerala and Tamil Nadu have advanced childhood nutrition through innovative policies and community engagement.
Kerala's Nutrition Policy, launched in 2015, aims to reduce undernutrition but faces rising stunting and underweight.
Tamil Nadu has improved nutrition through Rehabilitation Centres and community accountability, though urban areas remain higher.
Both states stress political commitment, locally tailored menus, and data-driven actions to advance child nutrition.

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Story summary

Kerala and Tamil Nadu have advanced childhood nutrition through innovative policies and community engagement.
Kerala's Nutrition Policy, launched in 2015, aims to reduce undernutrition but faces rising stunting and underweight.
Tamil Nadu has improved nutrition through Rehabilitation Centres and community accountability, though urban areas remain higher.
Both states stress political commitment, locally tailored menus, and data-driven actions to advance child nutrition.