Tag: Indian government schemes

According to the World Bank, from 2015-16 to 2019-21, a focus on implementing Poshan Abhiyaan helped reduce child stunting in 11 key Indian states from an average of 41% to 37%. Poshan, a term with deep roots in Indian languages, translates directly to nourishment and has been elevated to a national priority through initiatives designed to improve public health.

Despite India's status as a major global food producer, a significant portion of its population continues to face persistent food insecurity, with the nation ranking 101st out of 116 countries on the Global Hunger Index in 2021. This stark paradox reveals that the challenge is not about food availability but rather complex issues of access, distribution, and vulnerability.