Biofortification for Micronutrient in Vegetable Crops

According to Global Nutrition Report, 2018 anemia and stunting are the two forms of malnutrition burdens being experienced by our country. 37.9 per cent of children under-5 are affected by stunting (low height for age). 20.81 per cent of children under-5 are defined as 'wasted’ (low weight for height). 51.4 per cent of women in reproductive age were affected by anemia. In India, 17.8 per cent of adult men and 21.6 per cent of adult women are overweight.