To Eradicate Malnutrition, We Must Start At The Grassroots
The various factors that contribute to malnutrition cannot be tackled by health professionals alone Dr. Angela Chaudhuri 2021-03-13T20:31:05+05:30 To Eradicate Malnutrition, We Must Start At The Grassroots outlookindia.com 2021-03-20T09:41:47+05:30
Nutrition is misunderstood, and India has a long way to go to ensure no one goes to sleep hungry.
When the Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2019 report was released, India ranked 102 among 117 countries. Both the Indian government and civil society are highly cognizant of this problem which is staring at us in the face.
From mid-day meal schemes to nutrition programs to the costly but much needed nutrition rehabilitation centers, From public sector led reforms and schemes (iodization of salt, fortification of wheat, loans for kitchen gardens etc) to civil society programs like mother child nutrition, awareness, demand generation etc to
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For 35-years-old daily wage worker, Alamelu, and her husband Mariappan, who worked at a nearby bakery, the COVID-19 pandemic overturned their lives. Without jobs and a ration card, and a young son to take care of, the family was deprived of food for a few days.
After noticing the family’s plight, Alamelu’s neighbours reached out to
Swasti Health Catalyst, who provided the family with the immediate monetary assistance that helped them sustain the lockdown through their Factory workers programme.