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

As per NFHS-5, 32% of children suffer from undernutrition. In light of this, there is a need to introduce multiple interventional in POSHAN Abhiyaan which are: Nutrition-Specific: ie direct nutritious food like fortified rice, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk need to be provided to mitigate undernutrition. Nutrition-Sensitive: ie other indirect interventions need to be undertaken to supplement nutritious food intake like: • Clean drinking water and sanitation facilities • Provision of deworming tablets in schools • Monetary support to rural pregnant and lactating mother

— RUHANI · AIR 5