Misguided OppositionKarnataka Schools May Replace Eggs in Mid‑Day Meals Due to Religious Opposition The politics around inclusion of only “vegetarian” options reveals rampant caste-based anxiety among communities. By Devrupa Rakshit
Double WhammyAge, Gender, and Place of Residence Determine Rising Obesity in India: Study "Ensuring that Indians have access to a healthy diet is ultimately the key to addressing hunger, undernutrition, and obesity in the country." By Devrupa Rakshit
More Accountability Please?State Is Responsible if Malnourished Children Die in the Tribal Belt: Bombay HC "There isn't a single gynecologist or pediatrician available in the region" despite several malnutrition-related deaths, the court noted. By Devrupa Rakshit
Aim HigherAverage Height Differs Between Countries by as Much as 20 cm. Researchers Blame Poor Nutrition During School Years. Researchers are calling for investment in meal programs for low-income countries in order to bridge the height gap. By Rajvi Desai
The Cost of Survival64% of Rural Indians Cannot Afford a Nutritious Meal: Report "Nutritious diets are too expensive, and incomes far too low," concludes the International Food Policy Research Institute. By Aditi Murti
In Poor HealthDeaths of Children Under Age 5 Due to Malnutrition Declined Only by 2% in 20 Years Adolescent pregnancies, poor nutritional care for mothers, and lack of a healthy diet are to blame, a report states. By Anubhuti Matta
A Hard Day's NightBetween Unpaid Agricultural, Domestic Labor, Women Lack Time, Energy to Feed Children Report finds child malnutrition is on the rise even in households that have enough resources. By Pallavi Prasad
Pay AttentionOver the Past Decade, Child Stunting in India Declined Only by 1% India is producing enough food, but it's not reaching everyone, says report. By Anubhuti Matta
