Question : Impact of COVID-19 on Malnutrition

1863. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken note of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) results that indicated worsening malnutrition levels, especially in key metrics like stunting in different States;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government has undertaken any study to measure the impact of COVID-19 on malnutrition and access to nutrition across the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

1863. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken note of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) results that indicated worsening malnutrition levels, especially in key metrics like stunting in different States;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government has undertaken any study to measure the impact of COVID-19 on malnutrition and access to nutrition across the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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