All States have performed poorly in reducing number of underweight and stunted children. The Women and Child Development Ministry has decided to intensify its efforts in battling malnourishment among children as it observes the National Nutrition Week from September 1 to 7. As per a recent UNICEF survey report, almost all states have performed poorly in reducing the number of underweight and stunted children.
Celebrated with the theme of 'Better Nutrition: Key to Development', National Nutrition Week 2015 will be marked by organizing state-level workshops, lectures, exhibitions and showcasing films on the importance of nutrition. "The Food and Nutrition Board through its 43 Community and Food Nutrition Extension Units located in 29 states and Union Territories will coordinate with concerned departments of all 35 states/UTs, national institutions, NGOs to organize state-level workshop,…
