Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Goyal Urges National Effort Against Malnutrition
Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce, spoke at a big meeting about how important it is to fight against malnutrition.
He said everyone—government, companies, communities, and individuals—should work together to solve this problem.
He explained that companies should use their money for good causes, like helping people get better food.
He also said that the government is working together with different departments to make sure their efforts reach every part of the country.
Goyal emphasized that good nutrition, especially for pregnant women and young children, is very important for the health and future of the country.
He believes that by working together, they can make a big difference in fighting malnutrition.
Piyush Goyal emphasized that fighting malnutrition is a collective national responsibility involving government, corporates, communities, and individuals.
He highlighted that eliminating malnutrition is essential for building a 'Viksit Bharat' and securing the country's long-term social and economic future.
Goyal described CSR as a valuable opportunity to link business with social impact, encouraging companies to exceed the mandated 2% of net profits for CSR activities.
He underscored the importance of inter-ministerial coordination, with multiple ministries working together under the Prime Minister's 'whole-of-government approach'.
Goyal stressed the central role of the Ministry of Women and Child Development in addressing the root causes of malnutrition, particularly during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Who
- Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce, and various government ministries
- What
- A call to action against malnutrition as a national responsibility
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, at a CSR Conclave on Nutrition
- Why
- To build a 'Viksit Bharat' and secure the country's long-term social and economic future
- Speaker
- Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce
- Event
- CSR Conclave on Nutrition
- Organizer
- National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
- CSR Mandate
- 2% of net profits
- Key Ministries Involved
- Commerce and Industry, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Cooperation, Panchayati Raj, Women and Child Development
- Prime Minister's Vision
- Whole-of-government approach
- Focus Area
- Nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood
