Nutrition Programs — Mains Questions

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the convergence approach adopted by ICDS and POSHAN Abhiyaan in addressing maternal and child malnutrition in India. What are the key challenges and how can they be overcome?

Discuss the constitutional and judicial basis for the 'Right to Nutrition' in India. How have Supreme Court pronouncements shaped the design and implementation of government nutrition programs?

Despite various interventions, India continues to face a high burden of stunting. Outline a comprehensive policy roadmap to significantly reduce stunting among children under five years by 2030, incorporating lessons from recent data and global best practices.