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analysisCBGATuesday, 13 February 2024

Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?

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Summary

There was significant anticipation surrounding the interim Union budget this year with the elections round the corner. The anticipation primarily revolved around bolstering measures for addressing popular concerns and grassroots level issues. This included providing a boost to people’s needs such as essential food and nutrition services, particularly for children and pregnant women, as the … Continue reading "Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?" The post Did the interim budge

Key Facts

TypeAnalysis
SourceCentre for Budget and Governance Accountability
PublishedTuesday, 13 February 2024
Affected Population~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth

Key Numbers

ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCRMinistry of Youth AffairsMinistry of Health & Family WelfareICMR

Key Stakeholders

ChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi WorkersPatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics

Government Context

NDA IIBJP-led NDA
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