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This powerful quote by the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi speaks volumes of the extent of the global hunger crisis even years ago. As nations have progressed in terms of economic development, lakhs of India’s youth still live in a state of extreme hunger and poverty. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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What are the devastating effects of hunger on
children? What are food NGOs in India doing to
combat the food crisis? "There are people in the
world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them
except in the form of bread. This powerful
quote by the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi
speaks volumes of the extent of the global hunger
crisis even years ago. As nations have progressed
in terms of economic development, lakhs of
Indias youth still live in a state of extreme
hunger and poverty. India has one of the
largest populations of young children
facing acute hunger and malnourishment.
Severe malnourishment can have longstanding
devastating effects on the body, including the
following
  1. Increased risk of chronic diseases
    According to several studies, the lack of
    nutritious food and clean drinking water has led
    to the devastating spread of several
    life-threatening diseases. Conditions such as
    Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are very common
    amongst children in India due to prolonged
    food deprivation. A majority of children
    facing malnourishment suffer from anemia and
    severe lethargy. Malnutrition also leads to
    higher chances of pneumonia and tuberculosis.
    Poor nutrition further weakens ones immune
    system, making them largely susceptible to
    communicable diseases as well.
  2. Poor concentration and performance
    Undernourished individuals tend to not be able to
    meet their physical and mental potential.
    Young children who do not receive vital
    nutrients find it difficult to concentrate
    during school hours and food NGOs in India
    maintain academic performance and food need
    as well. As they join the labour force,
    malnourished individuals tend to feel
    very weak, and not reach productivity
    requirements. These issues further lead to
    serious economic problems in the long run.

3. Stunted growth and development Research has
revealed that more than half the children in
rural India are underweight and present stunted
growth. Poor development caused by lack of
nourishment also weakens the physiological system
of the body.
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Several Food NGOs in India function with the
aim of hunger eradication and improving food
security within the nation. A large number of
these organizations implement the mid-day meal
scheme, a school meal program launched by the
Government of India. Under this scheme, lakhs of
children attending government-aided and Non-aided
schools are provided with fully cooked,
nourishing meals once a day. Since its inception,
the mid-day meal scheme has created a tangible
impact on the lives of innumerable families and
communities. Ensure no child goes to bed on
an empty stomach and doesnt have to face
the dreading consequences of malnourishment.
Donate to NGOs to save a life!
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