Summary:
Gujarat ranks eighth in the country as far as percentage of stunting in children is concerned. In fact, Gujarat has a higher percentage of stunted children than the Indian average of 38%. Gujarat has also gained some as far its battle against malnutrition in children is concerned. The survey concluded that despite the gains in stunting and underweight, child malnutrition remained a major problem in Gujarat. The figure was revealed in the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) India report that was published recently..