Question : MALNUTRITION



(a) whether funding by the International organizations for addressing the problem of malnutrition with specific reference to infants and mothers in the country are being routed through Government ;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not , the reasons therefor;

(c) the quantum of external assistance from international organizations/agencies received for the purpose during each of the last three years and current year; and

(d) the monitoring mechanism in place to ensure optimum and proper utilization of the budgetary allocation and such financial assistance received from the external agencies?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) to (d): No direct financial assistance through Government is provided by the International Organizations for addressing the problem of malnutrition with specific reference to infants and mothers in the country.