Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Indian government has introduced a national protocol called the ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’ aimed at identifying and providing comprehensive care for malnourished children in the country.
- The protocol was launched by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
Features:
- It outlines a 10-step process for identifying and managing malnutrition in children at the Anganwadi level, incorporating aspects such as growth monitoring, appetite testing, nutritional management, and follow-up care.
- The protocol also introduces innovative approaches, such as the “Buddy mother” concept, where a mother with a healthy child guides the mother of a malnourished child at an Anganwadi centre.
- This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to combat malnutrition through the ‘Poshan Abhiyan,’ with a focus on treating malnourished children and promoting their healthy growth.
