{"id":105954,"date":"2026-05-30T18:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=105954"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:30:24","slug":"hidden-hunger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/hidden-hunger\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Hunger, Meaning, India\u2019s Status, Impact, Measures, Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Hidden Hunger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a form of malnutrition that is not easily visible but still affects people\u2019s health and well-being. It occurs when individuals do not get a balanced and nutritious diet over time. Even though people may appear normal and have enough food to eat, their bodies may still lack essential nutrients needed for proper growth and functioning. In general, hidden hunger reflects the broader issue of <\/span><b>poor nutrition quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it an important concern for public health and development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Hidden Hunger<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hidden <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>hunger<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to a condition where people may consume enough food, but their diet lacks essential <\/span><b>vitamins and minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to poor nutrition over time. It is called \u201chidden\u201d because its effects are <\/span><b>not immediately visible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like starvation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It mainly occurs due to <\/span><b>poor-quality diets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that lack diversity, even if calorie intake is adequate. Diets heavily dependent on a few staple foods often fail to provide balanced nutrition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden hunger affects overall health by causing <\/span><b>weak <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/immunity-human-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>immunity<\/b><\/a><b>, poor physical and mental development, fatigue, and reduced productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and may also increase the risk of <\/span><b>chronic diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like diabetes and heart problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a <\/span><b>global issue affecting over 2 billion people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in regions with limited access to nutritious food. <\/span><b>Children, women, and pregnant mothers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more vulnerable due to higher nutritional needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>India\u2019s Hidden Hunger Status<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>Global Hunger Index (2025)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, India ranks <\/span><b>102 out of 123 countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a score of <\/span><b>25.8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indicating a <\/span><b>serious level of hunger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This score is based on indicators like <\/span><b>undernourishment, child stunting, wasting, and child mortality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>12% of the population is undernourished<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while among children under five, nearly <\/span><b>one-third are stunted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and about <\/span><b>one-fifth are wasted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting poor nutrition and health conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India carries a <\/span><b>high global burden of hunger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with over <\/span><b>190 million undernourished people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a significant share of the world\u2019s <\/span><b>wasted children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children and adolescents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> face major nutritional challenges, including <\/span><b>poor growth, thinness, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affecting their development and productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women and children are the most affected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with high levels of <\/span><b>anaemia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing deep-rooted nutritional inequality and health concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also <\/span><b>regional disparities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with states like <\/span><b>Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gujarat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing <\/span><b>higher levels of malnutrition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to the national average.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Major Causes of Hidden Hunger in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poverty and Low Income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A large section of the population cannot afford <\/span><b>nutritious and diverse food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to limited income. This forces people to depend on cheap, filling foods rather than balanced diets, leading to micronutrient deficiencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dietary Monotony (Overdependence on Staples):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many households rely heavily on <\/span><b>rice and wheat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provide calories but lack essential vitamins and minerals. This reduces the intake of <\/span><b>fruits, vegetables, pulses, and protein-rich foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needed for proper nutrition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inequality and Regional Disparities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nutritional outcomes vary widely across regions and social groups. <\/span><b>Tribal areas, rural regions, and poorer states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> face higher levels of stunting and anaemia due to lack of access to health services and quality food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food Insecurity and Poor Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even when food is available, it is often <\/span><b>not nutritious enough<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many families face irregular access to healthy food, leading to long-term deficiencies despite meeting basic calorie needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poor Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH Issues):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lack of <\/span><b>clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leads to infections like diarrhoea. These illnesses prevent the body from <\/span><b>absorbing nutrients properly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, worsening hidden hunger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gender Inequality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In many households, <\/span><b>women and girls eat last and less<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which leads to high levels of anaemia and malnutrition. Poor maternal health also affects the nutrition of children, continuing the cycle across generations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low Nutrition Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many people are unaware of what constitutes a <\/span><b>balanced diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, proper cooking methods, or child-feeding practices. This lack of knowledge leads to poor dietary choices even when food is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agricultural and Policy Bias:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Government policies have long focused on <\/span><b>increasing production of staple grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has reduced the cultivation and availability of <\/span><b>nutrient-rich crops like millets, pulses, and vegetables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biological Factors (Low Absorption):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even when nutrients are consumed, the body may not absorb them effectively due to <\/span><b>poor diet composition or anti-nutritional factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> present in some foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Hidden Hunger Impacts and Effects<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intergenerational Cycle of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/malnutrition-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Malnutrition<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When mothers are malnourished, they often give birth to <\/span><b>low-birth-weight babies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who are more likely to suffer from poor nutrition throughout life. This creates a <\/span><b>continuous cycle of malnutrition across generations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it difficult to break out of poverty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Irreversible Damage in Early Life:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The first <\/span><b>1,000 days (from pregnancy to early childhood)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very crucial. Lack of essential nutrients during this period can cause <\/span><b>permanent damage to physical growth and brain development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which cannot be corrected later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poor Physical Growth and Health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hidden hunger leads to <\/span><b>stunting, weakness, and frequent illnesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Deficiencies of vitamins and minerals can also cause serious problems like <\/span><b>anaemia, weak bones, and even vision loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affecting overall health and quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weak Immunity and Higher Disease Burden:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A lack of proper nutrients weakens the <\/span><b>immune system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making people more vulnerable to infections. This results in <\/span><b>higher medical expenses and increased pressure on the healthcare system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cognitive and Learning Deficits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Children suffering from micronutrient deficiencies often have <\/span><b>poor memory, low concentration, and reduced learning ability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which affects their <\/span><b>education and future opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced Work Capacity and Productivity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adults facing hidden hunger experience <\/span><b>fatigue, low energy, and poor health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which reduces their ability to work efficiently. This directly impacts <\/span><b>individual earnings and overall workforce productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Loss to the Nation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Due to poor health, low productivity, and high healthcare costs, countries like India lose a significant share of their income <\/span><b>around 4% of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/gross-domestic-product-gdp\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>GDP<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of micronutrient malnutrition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Threat to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indias-demographic-dividend\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Demographic Dividend<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India has a large young population, but hidden hunger weakens their <\/span><b>health, skills, and productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing the potential benefits of the <\/span><b>demographic dividend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Schemes Addressing Hidden Hunger<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overall Food Security System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India runs several <\/span><b>food security programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce hunger and malnutrition, especially for <\/span><b>poor families, children, and vulnerable groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The country also maintains a <\/span><b>large buffer stock of foodgrains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which ensures a steady supply through government schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Food Security Act (NFSA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This law provides <\/span><b>subsidized food grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to nearly <\/span><b>two-thirds of the population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (75% rural and 50% urban). It covers around <\/span><b>81 crore people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring that poor households get <\/span><b>affordable food regularly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pmgkay\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana<\/b><\/a><b> (PMGKAY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Started during <\/span><b>COVID-19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this scheme provides <\/span><b>free food grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to about <\/span><b>81 crore beneficiaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has been extended till <\/span><b>2024 onwards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support the poor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/antyodaya-anna-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Antyodaya Anna Yojana<\/b><\/a><b> (AAY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This scheme focuses on the <\/span><b>poorest of the poor families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing them with <\/span><b>highly subsidized food grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It plays a key role in ensuring <\/span><b>basic food security for the most vulnerable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-poshan-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>PM POSHAN<\/b><\/a><b> Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Earlier known as the <\/span><b>Mid-Day Meal Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it provides <\/span><b>nutritious cooked meals to school children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improving both <\/span><b>nutrition and school attendance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially among disadvantaged groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/poshan-2-0\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>POSHAN 2.0<\/b><\/a><b> (Mission POSHAN):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aims to improve <\/span><b>nutrition among children, pregnant women, and mothers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through better Anganwadi services, monitoring, and awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/food-fortification-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Food Fortification<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The government promotes <\/span><b>fortified rice, salt, and edible oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adding important nutrients like <\/span><b>iron and vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to commonly consumed foods to tackle hidden hunger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on reducing <\/span><b>anaemia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially among <\/span><b>women and children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, through iron supplements, deworming, and awareness programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-matru-vandana-yojana\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana<\/b><\/a><b> (PMMVY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides <\/span><b>financial support to pregnant and lactating women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping them maintain proper nutrition and compensate for wage loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Price Stabilization Measures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through steps like the <\/span><b>Price Stabilization Fund<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, buffer stocks (like onions), and subsidized products such as <\/span><b>Bharat Atta, Bharat Rice, and Bharat Dal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the government ensures that <\/span><b>essential food items remain affordable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat Right India Initiative:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promotes <\/span><b>healthy eating habits, food safety, and balanced diets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through awareness campaigns led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/food-safety-reforms\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>FSSAI<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Measures to Tackle Hidden Hunger in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food Fortification (Improving Everyday Foods):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The government adds essential nutrients like <\/span><b>iron, folic acid, and vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to commonly consumed foods such as <\/span><b>rice, salt, and edible oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps improve nutrition without changing eating habits, especially for poor households.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biofortified Crops:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scientists and agricultural programs are developing <\/span><b>nutrient-rich crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><b>iron-rich bajra and zinc-rich wheat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that people get better nutrition directly from the food they grow and eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting Dietary Diversity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Efforts are being made to include <\/span><b>millets (nutri-cereals), pulses, fruits, and green vegetables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in government food schemes like PDS and school meals. This reduces overdependence on rice and wheat and improves overall diet quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kitchen and Community Gardens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encouraging families and villages to grow <\/span><b>their own vegetables and fruits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures a regular supply of <\/span><b>fresh and nutritious food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at low cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Mothers and Children:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Schemes like <\/span><b>POSHAN 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensure that <\/span><b>pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive proper nutrition during the most critical stages of life, preventing long-term damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fighting Anaemia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Programs like <\/span><b>Anaemia Mukt Bharat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide <\/span><b>iron tablets, deworming, and awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially targeting women and children who are most at risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women Empowerment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Training women as <\/span><b>nutrition workers or small entrepreneurs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps them produce and supply <\/span><b>healthy, local foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while also improving their income and decision-making power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improving Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linking nutrition programs with initiatives like <\/span><b>clean drinking water and sanitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps prevent infections, ensuring that the body can <\/span><b>properly absorb nutrients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Awareness and Behaviour Change:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Campaigns are promoting <\/span><b>balanced diets, proper cooking methods, and healthy eating habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that people make better food choices in daily life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convergence of Schemes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Different government programs related to <\/span><b>health, nutrition, agriculture, and sanitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are being combined for better results, ensuring a <\/span><b>holistic approach to tackling hidden hunger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hidden Hunger refers to micronutrient deficiencies despite adequate food intake. 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