19 tribal children die of malnutrition in Odisha

At least 19 children of the Juang tribe have died of malnutrition in the last two months in Nagada and its adjoining Guhiasal villages in Jajpur district of Odisha. More than 40 children, all in the age group of 0 to 5, have developed blister-like rashes on their bodies and their condition is no better.

Nagada is situated on the hilltop in a dense forest under mineral-rich Sukinda block. For even basic necessities, villagers have to trek more than 15 km through a dense forest to reach a motorable road.

Nagada is only one isolated example. The malady of malnutrition in India is a far bigger problem.