Malnutrition… An Unsolved Social Predicament with Special reference to Buldana District of India
- April 23, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Economics, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IV, April 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Malnutrition… An Unsolved Social Predicament with Special reference to Buldana District of India
Dr. Sangita K. Walse
Associate Professor, Department of Home Economics, SBB Art College, Sindkhed Raja Dist. Buldana M.S., India
Abstract: During the nineties, India became a liberalized economy in the world. Economic Growth picked the momentum in India. It boosted a steady and positive growth in social indices of elimination of poverty, employment and health. Maharashtra being one of the leading states, it has higher percent of maintaining equilibrium of social standards with economical growth. However, the problem of Malnutrition is an unsolved social problem. In this paper, the descriptive method of study has been used. Our results shows the under reporting may be major cause. Despite of efforts the malnutrition is the serious problem observed in women and children underprivileged section. Serious and foresighted efforts are required to finish the malnutrition from society.
Keywords—malnutrition; health; feeding; micronutrient
I. INTRODUCTION
Child Mortality cases in Maharashtra saw a considerable decrease in 2018 in compared to 2003. There were 5415 cases were reported in 2013. But there was a considerable decrease in child mortality as the figure was controlled below 1000 cases. However, the figure is still high, and it is not the matter of to be complacent, as it was stated in a reply to a question in the Legislative Assembly by the State Minister for Women and Child Development in 2018. One of the main causes of Child Mortality is malnutrition, which has not been adequately treated. Specially in tribal pockets of Maharashtra and less developed districts it exists with all its severity.
II. METHOD OF STUDY
This research paper uses the descriptive method of study. The secondary sources are given more importance in this paper. The article of research journals, govt. reports, working of research paper, thesis and books of famous sociologist used as the secondary source of information.
