Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra is home to millions of people living in various slum pockets. Typically characterized by poor access to clean water, lack of food and proper nutrition and poor health and hygiene, children in most Mumbai slums suffer from malnutrition. Govandi, located in eastern Mumbai, is comprised of migrant and daily-wage labourers. With illiteracy and no job security, these labourers often do not recognize the symptoms of malnutrition in their children.An analysis of malnutrition among children under five in th... Read More

Palghar is a district in Maharashtra and is divided into seven talukas, such as Vada, Vikramgad, Jawhar, Mokhada, Dahanu, Talasari, and Vasai-Virar. Predominantly inhabited by tribal populations, their source of livelihood comes from Agricultural practices. But the yield is restricted to the monsoon season and it predisposes them to migrate for jobs. Read More

The Melghat region of Maharashtra exhibits vast forest land and tribal population where agriculture is naturally the source of income and food. In the summers, this area suffers from an acute water shortage. This pushes the residents to look for paid labor work in urban settlements. Due to inconsistent nutrition, water shortage, and lack of knowledge, children here suffer from malnutrition and have a higher risk of mortality. Read More

20% of Madhya Pradesh's population represent tribal communities. However, their incomes are dependent on agriculture and forest produce and the literacy rates are also low. Low yield and inconsistent income force the adults to look for paid labor and leave children to fend for themselves. Neglect and lack of diversity in diet has dramatically increased the prevalence of undernutrition in children. Read More

Baran is a district in the southwest region of Rajasthan. Most of the tribal families here survive on small-scale farming, manual labor, or the sale of minor forest produce. While agriculture is rain-dependent and therefore seasonal, manual labor and forest produce do not provide a fixed source of income either. Read More

The state of Gujarat harbours persistent pockets of high rates of undernutrition, with 38.5% of children under six years old estimated to be stunted and 9.5% severely wasted. Anaemia among women is a significant public health challenge at 55% and almost 70% among adolescent girls, neither of which has decreased in the last 10 years Read More

Project Vruddhi, is a pioneering endeavor aimed at combating malnutrition by strengthening systems and services in collaboration with Gujarat's Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Health departments. Focused on the first 1,000 days of life model, the project aligns with the Government's Poshan Abhiyan goals, striving for accelerated progress in nutrition outcomes. Read More

Ankleshwar is an industrial town located in the Bharuch district of Gujarat, India. The region's geography includes flatlands and proximity to the Narmada River and Arabian Sea, making it agriculturally fertile and attractive for industrial development. However, rapid industrialization and population growth may lead to environmental challenges, such as pollution and pressure on natural resources, impacting the health and nutrition of the local population. The influx of migrant workers and their families from different regions may result in variations in socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and education levels. Such demographic diversity can create disparities in health and nutrition outcomes within the population. Read More