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There is a need for 'convergence of nutrition-specific' and 'nutrition-sensitive' interventions to effectively tackle child undernutrition in India. Examine.

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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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Schemes operating: PM-POSHAN Yojana, ICDS scheme, Poshan 2.0 Abhiyaan. Need for convergence of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions. Nutrition-specific → Targeting of a particular nutrients-deficiency (eg Iron and Folic acid tablets, being given to school children). Nutrition-sensitive → Provision for balanced diet, Food fortification initiatives, Sanitation & Hygiene needs to prevent worm-infections.

— Prajnanandan Giri

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Social Issues and Development

Poverty and Developmental Issues

Child Nutrition and Undernutrition

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