Why Does Malnutrition Persist in India? The Problem Is Bigger Than Food
Despite decades of nutrition programmes, malnutrition remains a major challenge in India. Discover the structural, social, and policy factors driving the crisis.
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Gender and Child Budgeting in Union Budget 2026–27: Progress with Persistent Gaps
The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly increases Gender and Child Budgeting, allocating around ₹5 lakh crore for women and ₹1.32 lakh crore for child welfare to strengthen nutrition, early childhood care, and social protection. However, concerns remain about effective fund utilization, monitoring, and implementation gaps that may limit real impact. Gender and child budgeting has emerged…
A Dalit Anganwadi worker saved 20 children and lost her life during a deadly bee attack in Madhya Pradesh
A Dalit Anganwadi worker, Kanchan Bai Meghwal, died after saving nearly 20 children during a deadly bee attack at a government school in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting courage, caste, and invisible frontline labour. A quiet government school day in Madhya Pradesh turned into a moment of extraordinary sacrifice when a sudden bee attack created chaos among…