Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part C (2023)

Abstract
India has one-third of the world's stunted children and the most malnourished children overall. The twin burden of malnutrition is brought on by low levels of under nutrition and rising levels of over nutrition. The triple burden of malnutrition is now being revealed to exist in India as well. Despite the reported strong rates of economic expansion, the levels of malnutrition are serious cause for concern. The need for a multi-sectoral strategy that focuses on the causes of malnutrition is widely acknowledged as being necessary for achieving nutritional security. In this study, we re-examine the current nutritional status in India, its drivers, and difficulties using national representative data from National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) and previous literature. Malnutrition rates are declining, but the numbers are still very high. Although there appear to be an acceptable number of government initiatives and programmes that are helpful, their full potential is not being used as a result of different issues. India must take a truly multi-sectoral and integrated approach if it is to meet its nutrition targets.