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The State of Malnutrition and Menstrual Hygiene in Madhya Pradesh: A Critical Analysis and Call for Government Action

Author(s) Mr. Sourabh Kumar
Country India
Abstract Madhya Pradesh, one of India's most populous states, grapples with persistent public health challenges, particularly in the realms of child malnutrition and menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Drawing on data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5, 2019-21) and recent reports up to 2025, this paper examines the current status of these issues, their determinants, and their interconnected impacts on health, education, and socioeconomic development. Malnutrition affects over 40% of children under five in the state, with stunting rates at 41.61% and underweight prevalence at 26.21%, far exceeding national averages. Concurrently, only 61% of adolescent women aged 15-24 use hygienic menstrual methods, contributing to reproductive health risks and school absenteeism. These challenges are exacerbated by socioeconomic disparities, rural-urban divides, and tribal vulnerabilities. The paper highlights the urgent need for the Madhya Pradesh government to prioritize integrated interventions, emphasizing enhanced funding, community education, and infrastructure to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health and gender equality. Recommendations include scaling up nutrition rehabilitation centers and menstrual hygiene schemes like Project Udita. This analysis underscores that addressing these issues is not merely a health imperative but a foundational step for equitable economic growth and human capital development in the state.
Keywords Madhya Pradesh, malnutrition, Menstrual Health, Sourabh Kumar, Aayudh Research Foundation
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62664
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