The Chhattisgarh government's strategic planning has succeeded in turning the tide against malnutrition, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Amarjeet Bhagat said on Monday, adding no one should sleep hungry.
Nutritious food is being ensured to all, he said virtually addressing a national event to mark the ‘World Food Safety Day’.
Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar was the chief guest at the event organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries, New Delhi.
Bhagat said the state government is slowly making inroads in the war against malnutrition. Food security is ensured through the Public Distribution System. On subsidized rate, 66,24,872 ration card holders get to buy food items.
The maximum cases of child malnutrition were in tribal and remote areas. Hot and cooked food are served to beneficiaries at Anganwadi centres. Apart from it, eggs, jaggery, milk, fruits and other nutritious products are given.
Within a year, there was a fall in the number of malnutrition-hit children by 15.64 percent.
Appreciating the steps taken on food security and for fighting malnutrition, the organizsers urged other states to adopt the good practices of Chhattisgarh.