As many as 42 per cent of women between the age group of 15 and 49 years in the State are exposed to physical and sexual exploitation, informed Woman and Child Development Minister Usha Devi in a written reply to a query of MlA Dilip Ray in the Assembly on Wednesday.
Besides, 67 per cent of girls aged between six months and five years and 61 per cent expectant women are suffering from iron efficiency and malnutrition, the Minister admitted.
Highlighting the measures initiated by the State Government for the security of women affected by violence, she further said a total of 29 Ujjala projects are being executed for rehabilitation of rescued trafficked women.
To address malnutrition of both pregnant women and infants, the Government has implemented various programmes like the Mamata Yojana, Anti-natal Care, VHND, NOP and NHE and many more, added the Minister.