Nearly one in three Indian children remains underweight, as per NFHS-6, highlighting persistent nutritional challenges despite improvements in antenatal care and healthcare access.
NFHS-6 covered around 6.79 lakh households
May 30, 2026
05:03 pm
What's the storyThe sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has revealed that a significant number of Indian children are still underweight.
The survey, released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, covered around 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts.
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