Combating Malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh & Delhi Region
Madhya Pradesh:
✅ Stunting (low height for age): 42.0%
✅ Wasting (low weight for height): 18.0%
✅ Underweight (low weight for age): 36.0%
✅ Anemia in children under 5 years: 73.3%
✅ Anemia in women aged 15-49 years: 54.7%
Malnutrition remains a critical public health concern in India, particularly in regions like Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21 highlights the severity of the issue:
Delhi:
✅ Stunting: 30.9%
✅ Wasting: 11.2%
✅ Underweight: 21.8%
✅ Anemia in children under 5 years: 69.7%
✅ Anemia in women aged 15-49 years: 47.2%
These figures underscore the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to combat malnutrition. At Idvika Foundation, we are committed to addressing this challenge through sustainable nutrition programs and community-driven solutions.
OurApproach
🥗 Nutritional Support for Children and Mothers
We ensure that children, especially those under five, and expecting mothers receive essential nutrients to promote healthy growth. Our team distributes:
🔹 Fortified food packages
🔹 Nutritional supplements
🔹 Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF)
📢 Community Awareness & Education
We empower families and caregivers with knowledge on balanced diets, breastfeeding practices, and hygiene through interactive workshops, street plays, and awareness campaigns.
🏥 Healthcare & Growth Monitoring
Regular health check-ups and growth monitoring camps are conducted to identify malnourished children early. We work alongside medical professionals to provide:
🔹 Free health screenings
🔹 Anemia and deficiency tests
🔹 Referral support for severe cases
🍽 Midday Meal & Food Distribution Drives
In collaboration with local organizations and government bodies, we run food distribution programs in underserved communities, ensuring that no child sleeps hungry.
Expanding into a Nationwide Campaign
Recognizing the urgent need to fight malnutrition across India, we are working to expand this initiative into a nationwide campaign. Our goal is to reach rural and urban communities across all states, ensuring that every child gets access to proper nutrition and healthcare.
Join Our Mission
Malnutrition is preventable, and your support can make a difference. Let’s come together to build a healthier, stronger India.
How You Can Help
👥 Become a Volunteer
🔹 Assist in food distribution drives
🔹 Help organize health camps
🔹 Conduct awareness sessions in your locality
🤝 Partner with Us
🔹 Support through CSR initiatives
🔹 Collaborate with your organization/school
🔹 Sponsor a child’s nutritional needs
⭐ Impact So Far
✔ 5,000+ children and mothers supported in Madhya Pradesh
✔ 3,500+ families reached through nutrition awareness programs
✔ 250+ health check-up camps conducted in urban slums of Delhi
For more details, contact us at info@idvika.in