Over 50 pc children stunted in 63 districts across 13 states and UTs: Parliament data

AS many as 63 districts across 13 states and Union Territory, including 34 in UtP, have reported that more than 50 per cent of children enrolled in anganwadis are stunted, according to an analysis of multiple documents submitted in Parliament.

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The analysis also showed that 199 districts reported stunting levels between 30 ¢ and 40 pe.

Stunting is a form of chronic undernutrition that occurs when children do not receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time.