Banaskantha Reports 4,055 Malnourished Children, Danta Tops List With 857 Cases
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Banaskantha district recorded 4,055 malnourished children in the year up to July 31, 2026, according to official data presented in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.
The figures were disclosed by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development in response to a question raised by Danta MLA Kantibhai Kalabhai Kharadi.
Danta Records Highest Number
Among the district's talukas, Danta reported the highest number of malnourished children at 857, followed by Palanpur with 585 and Dhanera with 550.
Vadgam recorded 450 cases, while Kankrej reported 441, Amirgadh 435 and Deesa 434.
Dantiwada recorded the lowest number at 302 cases.
₹1.37 Crore Spent on Nutritional Support
The state government spent ₹1.37 crore during the one-year period to provide nutritional food and support to children identified as malnourished, according to the data.
Taluka-Wise Breakdown
Taluka | Malnourished Children |
|---|---|
Danta | 857 |
Palanpur | 585 |
Dhanera | 550 |
Vadgam | 450 |
Kankrej | 441 |
Amirgadh | 435 |
Deesa | 434 |
Dantiwada | 302 |
Total | 4,055 |
The state administration said it remains committed to providing targeted nutritional interventions across the district to address childhood malnutrition.
