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In these villages of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, almost every Saharia tribe family has a TB patient
In these villages of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, almost every Saharia tribe family has a TB patient

By Satish Malviya

Malnourishment, tuberculosis and superstition are rampant in the Saharia particularly vulnerable tribal group of Madhya Pradesh, which has the highest TB burden in the country. A community-based awareness programme on malnutrition is trying to address the problem.

Malnourishment, tuberculosis and superstition are rampant in the Saharia particularly vulnerable tribal group of Madhya Pradesh, which has the highest TB burden in the country. A community-based awareness programme on malnutrition is trying to address the problem.

India's malnourished children jostle with each other for resources
India's malnourished children jostle with each other for resources

By Patralekha Chatterjee

The dramatic progress in India's economy in recent decades has not been matched by equally impressive achievements in child malnutrition

The dramatic progress in India's economy in recent decades has not been matched by equally impressive achievements in child malnutrition

India ranked lowest in South Asia in the Global Hunger Index
India ranked lowest in South Asia in the Global Hunger Index

By Swati Subhedar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre saying the country's position reveals a "colossal failure" in the policy of the central government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre saying the country's position reveals a "colossal failure" in the policy of the central government

India Ranks 111 Out of 125 Countries In the Global Hunger Index 2023
India Ranks 111 Out of 125 Countries In the Global Hunger Index 2023

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The Global Hunger Index report ranks India below Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. According to the report, 18.7 per cent of the children under five in the country weigh less than what they ideally should.

The Global Hunger Index report ranks India below Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. According to the report, 18.7 per cent of the children under five in the country weigh less than what they ideally should.

Popping pills? That's because your dinner plate lacks nutrition
Popping pills? That's because your dinner plate lacks nutrition

By Arvind Shukla

If you find your doctor regularly prescribing you multivitamins and iron, blame it on the food which is fast losing its nutritive value.The reason for this is the poor quality of soil which feeds the crops. Eating the harvest of largely undernourished soil, Indians remain undernourished despite filling up their stomachs

If you find your doctor regularly prescribing you multivitamins and iron, blame it on the food which is fast losing its nutritive value.The reason for this is the poor quality of soil which feeds the crops. Eating the harvest of largely undernourished soil, Indians remain undernourished despite filling up their stomachs

"It is difficult to look after hungry kids" — Anganwadi workers in UP demand hot cooked meals be resumed
"It is difficult to look after hungry kids" — Anganwadi workers in UP demand hot cooked meals be resumed

By गाँव कनेक्शन

It's been more than two years since children in Uttar Pradesh's anganwadis have been served hot cooked meals, though most other states have resumed them, post pandemic. But India's most populous state, with a high burden of malnutrition, continues to distribute dry rations. The state government has given an assurance that hot meals will be resumed from January 2023.

It's been more than two years since children in Uttar Pradesh's anganwadis have been served hot cooked meals, though most other states have resumed them, post pandemic. But India's most populous state, with a high burden of malnutrition, continues to distribute dry rations. The state government has given an assurance that hot meals will be resumed from January 2023.

Regulating the use of lead in Ayurvedic formulations
Regulating the use of lead in Ayurvedic formulations

By Shania Tahir

India has the highest market share for Ayurvedic products, accounting for roughly 80 per cent of the global sales. Heavy metal toxicity and lead poisoning can result from the frequent use of Ayurvedic medications. There is a need for standardisation and quality control to curb the use of lead and other heavy metals in Ayurvedic preparations.

India has the highest market share for Ayurvedic products, accounting for roughly 80 per cent of the global sales. Heavy metal toxicity and lead poisoning can result from the frequent use of Ayurvedic medications. There is a need for standardisation and quality control to curb the use of lead and other heavy metals in Ayurvedic preparations.

Samuday Ke Saath — Where Tribal Filmmakers Tell Stories of Their Communities
Samuday Ke Saath — Where Tribal Filmmakers Tell Stories of Their Communities

By Gaon Connection

At the Samvaad conclave of Tata Steel Foundation, a short film made by a young tribal filmmaker, Mary Sandhya Lakra, shone the spotlight on the tribulations of adivasi migrant workers.

At the Samvaad conclave of Tata Steel Foundation, a short film made by a young tribal filmmaker, Mary Sandhya Lakra, shone the spotlight on the tribulations of adivasi migrant workers.

Samuday Ke Saath — Where Tribal Filmmakers Tell Stories of Their Communities
Samuday Ke Saath — Where Tribal Filmmakers Tell Stories of Their Communities

By Pankaja Srinivasan

At the Samvaad conclave of Tata Steel Foundation, a short film made by a young tribal filmmaker, Mary Sandhya Lakra, shone the spotlight on the tribulations of adivasi migrant workers.

At the Samvaad conclave of Tata Steel Foundation, a short film made by a young tribal filmmaker, Mary Sandhya Lakra, shone the spotlight on the tribulations of adivasi migrant workers.

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