DH Insight: Malnutrition in Karnataka
- 5 years ago
The #DHInsight team visited an Anganwadi (rural childcare centre) to investigate adherence to state nutrition schemes.
Some anganwadis in Bagalkot district recently drew the ire of the public for not serving eggs to the children during Shravana, a month considered holy by the Hindus. The workers found it convenient to sell the stock of eggs in the open market.
Such cases of diverting resources meant to meet the nutrition requirements of children and women have become so common despite repeated complaints that people believe even high-ranking officials are privy to this breach of ethics.
Some anganwadis in Bagalkot district recently drew the ire of the public for not serving eggs to the children during Shravana, a month considered holy by the Hindus. The workers found it convenient to sell the stock of eggs in the open market.
Such cases of diverting resources meant to meet the nutrition requirements of children and women have become so common despite repeated complaints that people believe even high-ranking officials are privy to this breach of ethics.