Undernutrition in India

[Bharatiya]

Indian economy has been growing for the past 15 years and so has been the population, especially the middle class. It was in 1975 when Integrated Child Development Scheme was devised to address the problem of undernutrition amongst the infants and children. The undernutrition contributes to 22% of the disease burden. The ICDS scheme though launched long back and has had amendments, has various discrepancies. There are several other schemes as well which addresses the issue of malnutrition, and yet we have not solved the issue of undernutrition. What do you think can be done from a citizen's perspective and government's perspective?

 

[traveller]

I agree that several schemes which addresses the issue of malnutrition but still it persist in our nation and the reason behind it is lack of proper implementation of the schemes and lack of awareness. As malnutrition generally exist amid the people from economic backward class, they suffer from illiteracy and lack of awareness. This issue can only be addressed by proper implementation of the schemes and by creating awareness.

 

[seema]

Malnutrition is increasing in India and this is because of poverty that exists in our nation. Malnutrition is a serious issue that needs to be tackled. Although several schemes are being launched by the Government in order to reduce the issue of malnutrition, the problem still persist and it is due to the lack of awareness. NGOs should come forward and help in creating awareness among the people.