Chhattisgarh has recorded a drop by 6.4 percent in malnutrition level, reaching 31.3 percent. In 2015-16, the rate was 37.7 percent.
During a review of schemes of the Women and Child Development Department, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday, it was pointed out that malnutrition in the state has reached 31.3 percent -- a 6.4 percent fall.
Baghel said it should be made mandatory to provide hot food to pregnant women, anemic and lactating women and children in all the districts.
The drop has been observed after implementation of the ‘Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana’ after its launch on October 2, 2019.
He said a web portal has been prepared to monitor the ‘Mukhyamantri Haat Bazar Clinic Scheme’ where 14.86 lakh people have been given free treatment in various Haat Bazars.
Similarly, the Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Scheme, launched on October 20, 2021, has provided savings of Rs 5 crore to the people through 105 shops in urban areas.
The Chief Minister called for recruitment of 400 sub-engineers in the Water Resources Department, run a campaign for making ration cards, and stern action against overloading of vehicles.
He said following Covid-19 protocol, the Teacher Eligibility Test (on January 9) and other examinations organized by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) should be held with 50 percent seating capacity.
He said there is no ban on economic activities in the state but citizens need to remain alert. He urged the people to follow the Covid Appropriate Behaviour.