Question: Which state government has launched the Saamar campaign to fight malnutrition?
(a) Odisha
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) West Bengal
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Jharkhand government has launched SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state.
- SAAMAR stands for Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction.
- The campaign has been launched with a 1000 days target, where annual surveys will be conducted to track the progress.
- The campaign aims to identify anemic women and malnourished children and converge various departments to effectively deal with the problem in a state where malnutrition has been a major problem.
- The campaign also tries to target Primarily Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
- The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey conducted in the state during March 2017 to July 2017 states that, 36% of under five years of age are stunted—height for age, 29% are affected from Wasting—weight for height, and 45% are underweight—weight for age.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/jharkhand-saamar-campaign-explained-7235270/