Undernutrition and Public Policy in India

Undernutrition and Public Policy in India
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Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9781317358428
ISBN-13 : 1317358422
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Download or read book Undernutrition and Public Policy in India written by Sonalde Desai and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite substantial economic growth, India has one of the highest undernutrition rates in the world; it is home to almost 40 per cent of the world’s stunted children. This volume assesses the status and causes of undernutrition in the country, and examines the effectiveness of policies designed to address undernutrition. The essays tackle wide-ranging themes and challenging issues including nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); maternal, neonatal and child health; Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS); Public Distribution System (PDS); crop procurement; and National Food Security Act 2013. With contributions from leading academic researchers, policymakers, as well as civil society representatives, this volume will be indispensable to scholars, teachers and students of public policy, development economics, development sociology, and Indian economy. It will also be useful to government institutions, think tanks and NGOs.


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