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Drive against malnutrition benefits crores of kids, women in UP

Under the ICDS scheme, regular nutrition and healthcare services are being provided to 13.5 lakh pregnant women and 10.7 lakh lactating mothers, contributing to decline in infant mortality rates.

India signs up for USD 200-million loan from World Bank for nutrition mission

The loan will support the first phase of scaling up of interventions in 315 districts across all states and union territories, according to an official statement.
Health helpline for villagers for health-related queries soon

Soon villagers will be able to call central government's toll free number to complain or enquire about health facilities for mother and children in their vicinity.
No nutrition survey in India in last 10 years; Bangladesh performs better

They may have lower growth rates than India, but Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal are more prompt about conducting regular surveys on the nutritional status of their population.