How is India countering the hunger issue
Maybe at this point in time, India cannot claim to be a hunger-free nation. But, the government along with non-governmental organisations like Akshaya Patra, and the civil society has accelerated its efforts to counter the prevailing issue of hunger. And, the various schemes and initiatives are a testimony to this effort.
Maybe at this point in time, India cannot claim to be a hunger-free nation. But, the government along with non-governmental organisations like Akshaya Patra, and the civil society has accelerated its efforts to counter the prevailing issue of hunger. And, the various schemes and initiatives are a testimony to this effort.
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young children in <strong>the</strong> age group of 3 years to 6 years and more than 6,000 pregnant and lactating<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>rs. The below table enl<strong>is</strong>ts <strong>the</strong> Foundation’s reach in Anganwadi feeding:<br />
By implementing <strong>the</strong> Anganwadi feeding programme, Akshaya Patra wants to ensure that<br />
children, expecting and lactating mo<strong>the</strong>rs have access to nutritious diet in sufficient quantity<br />
during <strong>the</strong> crucial developmental stages.<br />
Result of <strong>the</strong> feeding programmes<br />
The outcome and <strong>the</strong> importance of mid-day meal <strong>is</strong> v<strong>is</strong>ible in <strong>the</strong> impact it has had in <strong>the</strong><br />
health, nutrition level, and education of children from socio-economically d<strong>is</strong>advantaged<br />
backgrounds. The below <strong>is</strong> a snapshot of mid-day meal’s impact on children:<br />
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