The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 3.9 million beneficiaries have been enrolled nationwide in the “Nashonuma Program” over the past five years to address the issue of stunting.

Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah told the House during Question Hour that the program includes 2 million children and 1.8 million pregnant women. He said the initiative has had a significant impact on reducing stunting among children.

According to a study, there has been a 6.4% reduction in stunting among children under the age of two years, and an enormous 20% reduction in stunting among children aged six months.

The Minister added that the nutrition support program operates across 157 districts through 542 facilitation centres.

Meanwhile, Minister of St

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