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Delhi: Smriti Irani to inaugurate workshop on 'Towards a Malnutrition Free
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 25 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani will on Monday address a two-day workshop on 'Towards a Malnutrition Free India' in Delhi.
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Only 9 pc kids get right nutritious food: Smriti Irani
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said on Friday that only nine per cent children in the country were getting "right nutritious food" and the issue also pertains to rich and affluent families.
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MP govt introduces eggs in mid-day meal, BJP alleges conspiracy
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhopal/Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Oct 30 (ANI): In a bid to end malnutrition in the state, Madhya Pradesh government has decided to introduce eggs in the midday meal offered to children in the Anganwadis starting next month.
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With UN World Food Programme, Odisha CM aims at combatting malnutrition in
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Oct 24 (ANI): Bishow Parajuli, the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) Representative in India on Wednesday said that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's main focus is to provide protein-rich food to tribals to resolve the issue of malnutrition. Read More
Evolve policy for those who do not have ration cards: Delhi HC to Centre
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Saturday directed the Centre and Delhi government to evolve a policy for those who do not have a ration card.
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35 per cent of children under five are stunted: Survey
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], 11 Oct, (ANI): A first-ever nationwide Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) released by the Union Health Ministry has revealed that about 35 per cent of children in the country under five years are stunted, 17 per cent wasted and 33 per cent are underweight. Read More
Menace of malnutrition needs humane solution, says Smriti Irani
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD), Smriti Irani, chaired the meeting of the fifth National Council on India's Nutrition Challenges here on Thursday and said that a humane solution has to be developed to tackle the menace of malnutrition.
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Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh to eradicate malnutr
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Oct 5 (ANI): On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched 'Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana' to eradicate malnutrition among children and women.
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As we age, oral health plays bigger role in overall health: Study
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): Dental and medical experts suggest elderly people to be more vigilant about their oral health as it is a critical component to overall health.
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Odisha unveils 'Tikki Mausi' to combat malnutrition among children, women
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Sept 26 (ANI): With an aim to spread awareness about child and woman's nutrition, Women and Child Development and Mission Shakti Department in collaboration with the UNICEF unveiled a mascot named 'Tikki Mausi' here on Thursday.
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Odisha: Month-long campaign to make state free from malnutrition
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Sept 26 (ANI): Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) on Thursday launched a camp here to observe a state-level nutrition month -- 'Poshan Maah' -- to help make the state malnutrition free.
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J-K: Advisor Farooq Khan inaugurates POSHAN Maah-2019
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Sep 10 (ANI): Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan on Monday here called for making unified efforts to combat the menace of malnutrition in order to make the country healthy and prosperous.
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