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"Poshan Tracker" app data challenges the Global Hunger Index ranking for child-wasting

Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma

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Poshan Tracker, Global Hunger Index, child wasting

Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma

  • The Government of India prioritizes malnutrition with Mission Poshan 2.0 and the 'Poshan Tracker' ICT app. 

  • The data reveals a steady rise in under-5 children, from 6.34 Crore in April 2023 to 7.24 Crore in September 2023.

  • The Global Hunger Index faced criticism for child-health-focused indicators as it doesn't represent the entire population.

  • The key indicator (Proportion of Undernourished) relies on a small sample opinion poll, leading to a 16.6% estimate in the SOFI 2023 report (The State Of Food Security and Nutrition in the World), sparking concerns about bias and ethics.

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