Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Stunting in Over 50% of Children in 63 Indian Districts
In India, many young kids aren't growing as tall as they should because they don't get enough healthy food.
The government looked at data from Anganwadi centers (places that help kids) and found that in 63 areas, more than half the kids are affected.
Uttar Pradesh has the most areas with this problem.
The government is working on programs to help kids get better nutrition and grow healthy.
63 districts across 13 states/UTs report over 50% stunting in Anganwadis.
Uttar Pradesh has 34 districts exceeding 50% stunting levels.
Nandurbar, Maharashtra, has the highest stunting rate at 68.12%.
The Ministry reported 35.91% stunting and 16.5% underweight among children.
The government implements 'Mission Saksham Anganwadi' and 'Poshan 2.0'.
- Who
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- What
- 63 districts across 13 states and UTs reported over 50% stunting in children.
- When
- Data from June 2025
- Where
- Across 13 states and UTs in India
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Districts with >50% stunting
- 63
- States/UTs affected
- 13
- Highest stunting district
- Nandurbar, Maharashtra (68.12%)
- Stunting prevalence
- 35.91%
- Underweight prevalence
- 16.5%
- Children aged 0-6 years measured
- 8.19 crore
