The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 has brought more unpleasant news for India, when it comes to its global ranking in a vital indicator of human development. India was ranked 107 out of 121 countries. The Indian government immediately tried to discredit the index in its attempt to deny the report’s findings, even going so … Read more
Unfortunately, the malnutrition figures in India are worse than in many poorer countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Wasting, which is low weight for height, is 19.3% in children under five years of age according to the latest National Health Survey. For stunting – short height for age, this number is 35.5% nationally. India cannot be a … Read more
Gurugram: Anganwadi workers have decided to stage a protest outside the Women and Child Development Department office in Gurugram on June 24 to protest the suspension of workers who were part of a four-month-long strike in December last year.Also read – UGC urges universities, colleges to ensure speedy implementation of guidelines for ‘Gender Champions’ The … Read more