Combating Malnutrition
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World Bank, Washington, DC
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India has among the highest rates of
child malnutrition worldwide, with Bihar one of the worst
affected states. With the intent of combating food
insecurity, the Government of India (GoI) and the state
Government of Bihar (GoB) offer a Food Security Fund (FSF)
via the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society. The
program has proved successful in giving rural women agency
to ensure food security for themselves and their families.
The scheme is most effective in reaching the poorest
households when local committees procure the most affordable grains.
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FOOD SECURITY, PROCUREMENT, NUTRITION, MALNUTRITION, RICE PRICE, PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION, SOCIAL ASSISTANCE