Madhya Pradesh has the highest levels of child malnutrition in India, with wasting now at 23.8%, as reported by latest NFHS-6. Meanwhile, Yashoda Scheme, introduced in 2025-26, has yet to be implemented, prompting concerns about government nutrition initiatives.
Recent health assessment puts spotlight on child nutrition crisis in Madhya Pradesh, naming it India's worst-hit state for child malnutrition. Child health metrics have sharply declined over last five years,as shown by latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). Released June 2, 2026,findings raise tough questions about effectiveness of state-run nutrition programs.
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