India's Nutrition Report Card: Progress Amid Persistent Challenges
Recent reports indicate that India has made significant progress in reducing child undernutrition but faces new challenges regarding obesity and diet-related diseases. Experts suggest a shift in focus from basic food security to comprehensive nutrition security.
Why it matters
As India's population grows, addressing the 'double burden' of malnutrition and obesity is essential for long-term public health and economic productivity.
The Global Nutrition Report 2026 and NFHS-6 show India has made notable gains against child undernutrition, but poor diets, rising obesity and inequality demand a shift from food security to nutrition security
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