- The Joint Malnutrition Estimates (JME) report, released by UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank, sheds light on India’s journey in combating child malnutrition.
- The report presents data on stunting, wasting, and obesity prevalence rates in India and globally, providing valuable insights into the progress made and the challenges that persist.
- India has made significant strides in reducing stunting among children under five years. According to the JME, there were 1.6 crore fewer stunted children in India in 2022 compared to 2012.
- The prevalence rate of stunting decreased from 41.6% in 2012 to 31.7% in 2022, reflecting a remarkable improvement.
- Over the previous decade, India’s share in the global burden of stunting fell from 30 percent to 25 percent.
- While India’s progress in reducing stunting is commendable, the report highlights two persistent concerns: wasting and obesity.
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