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State aims to curb child malnutrition through community oversight

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September 19, 2026
01:21 PM
State aims to curb child malnutrition through community oversight

The women‑only committees will identify under‑nourished children, arrange referrals to higher health facilities, and follow up on the cases. They will also map pregnant women, lactating mothers and children aged 0‑6 through house‑to‑house surveys, ensuring that no eligible beneficiary is left out of the Anganwadi services.

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