Question 7GS1GS1
There is a need for 'convergence of nutrition-specific' and 'nutrition-sensitive' interventions to effectively tackle child undernutrition in India. Examine.
Introduction
As per Global Hunger Index 2022, India's 50%. children are suffering from anaemia, 37%. from wasting and almost 18%. from stunting.
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Main Body
Schemes operating: PM-POSHAN Yojana, ICDS scheme, Poshan 2.0 Abhiyaan. Need for convergence of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions. Nutrition-specificTargeting of a particular nutrients-deficiency (eg Iron and Folic acid tablets, being given to school children). Nutrition-sensitiveProvision for balanced diet, Food fortification initiatives, Sanitation & Hygiene needs to prevent worm-infections.
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Topper
Prajnanandan Giri
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Social Issues and Development
Poverty and Developmental Issues
Child Nutrition and Undernutrition
Writing Stats
72
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analytical
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