Malnutrition

August 24, 2021

KL University develops paper sensor to measure Vitamin-D deficiency

The cost of this paper sensor will come to approximately Rs 40 to 50, whereas the cost of commercially available tests for Vitamin-D in hospitals and labs is around Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000.

July 13, 2021
Last year, one 10th of global population were undernourished

According to a UN report, the pandemic continues to expose weaknesses in our food systems, which threaten the lives and livelihoods of people around the world.
July 05, 2021
One in ten women in India 'ran out of food' during lockdown

The pandemic exacerbated women's nutritional challenges, as an additional 3.2 crore reported being worried about food sufficiency in their households, the report showed.
February 03, 2021
Union Budget: War on rural India’s lifeline continues

Adding to the population’s woes is the Union finance minister’s Budget speech which did not even mention the MGNREGS.
October 18, 2020
India ranks below Nepal, Pakistan in Global Hunger Index

Experts blamed poor implementation processes, lack of effective monitoring, siloed approach in tackling malnutrition and poor performance by large states behind the low ranking.
October 17, 2020
India ranked 94th in Global Hunger Index, now under 'serious' category

The GHI report 2020 also revealed that South Asia and Africa South of the Sahara have the worst hunger conditions among global regions.
September 10, 2020
During 'Poshan Maah' Ayush-based nutrition solutions to be highlighted

All the traditional medicine systems of India place emphasis on food and diet, and have sophisticated knowledge on the subject, the AYUSH ministry said.

Malnutrition

KL University develops paper sensor to measure Vitamin-D deficiency

Last year, one 10th of global population were undernourished

One in ten women in India 'ran out of food' during lockdown

Union Budget: War on rural India’s lifeline continues

India ranks below Nepal, Pakistan in Global Hunger Index

India ranked 94th in Global Hunger Index, now under 'serious' category

During 'Poshan Maah' Ayush-based nutrition solutions to be highlighted

Exclusive interview with Uma Thomas: 'Have learned some tricks from PT Thomas'

Nutrition drive to be launched by govt for severely malnourished children

Nutri-bars to help malnourished children in Kerala put on weight

Take your pick! Students dish out over 250 nutritious food