DEHRADUN: A recent analysis on nearly half a million children across Uttarakhand has exposed a deeply concerning 'nutrition emergency,' revealing widespread child malnutrition that threatens the State's future economic potential.

The study, which reviewed data from 4.83 lakh children aged 0 to 5 across all 13 districts, shows that despite previous accolades, the State’s nutritional health has severely deteriorated.

The alarming findings, compiled by Dr Kirti Kumari, Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tehri Garhwal, and Brand Ambassador for "Beti Bachao, Beti Padao," pinpoint four districts requiring immediate, targeted intervention based on data from 15,514 Anganwadi centres.

The district of Almora has emerged as the epicentre of the crisis.

Despite not being among the most remote Hima

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