In India, the growth of a child is greatly influenced by emotional, physical, and environmental aspects; however, it is also marred by inadequate nutrition, disparities, and poor service delivery. In this article, culturally considerate multi-sectoral actions that protect nutrition, early learning, language development, and caregiver support need to be enhanced with malnutrition and early learning interventions. Every child must be guaranteed a fair starting block in their development for the rest of their lives, Dr. Nandini Mundkur advocates.
Optimizing Child Development in India: Navigating Emotional, Physical, and Environmental Challenges
