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Assam, Bihar and Karnataka in NFHS-5. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka have
done better in reducing underweight children during the same period. Wasting has also declined
in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka during NFHS-5 (Figure 14). To address the problem
of malnutrition in the country, Anganwadi Services, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
and Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services
Scheme (ICDS) are some targeted interventions of the Government. PM Overarching Scheme
for Holistic Nutrition (POSHAN) Abhiyan was launched on 8 March, 2018 to address the
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problem of malnutrition in a mission-mode.
Figure 12A: Child Health Indicators: Vaccination and Institutional Birth
Source: NFHS-5 (2019-20)
Note: Vaccinated: Children age 12-23 months fully vaccinated based on information from either vaccination card
or mother’s recall.
Figure 12B: Inter-State difference in Child Vaccination and Institutional Birth
Source: NFHS-5 (2019-20)
Note: Vaccinated: Children age 12-23 months fully vaccinated based on information from either vaccination card
or mother’s recall.
