Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released data fact sheets for 22 States and Union Territories (UTs) based on the findings of Phase I of the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5).
Findings of NFHS-5: State of nutrition in India
Way forward:
Conclusion: An employment-centred growth strategy which includes universal provision of basic services for education, health, food and social security is imperative to ensure nutritional security and sustainable development of India.