National Nutrition Strategy, 2017

NITI Aayog has released the National Nutrition Strategy, 2017.

Why the Strategy has been Released?

• Over the years, various government initiatives have been launched which seek to improve the nutrition status in the country.
• These include the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the National Health Mission (NHM), and the Janani Suraksha Yojana, among others.
• The Strategy notes that despite improvements over the years, concerns regarding malnutrition have persisted.

Reduction of Undernutrition

• The Strategy aims to reduce all forms of undernutrition by 2030, with a focus on the most vulnerable and critical age groups.
• It also aims to assist in achieving the targets ....