Kerala to map child vulnerability after 2-year-old's death from suspected malnutrition
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Multi-sectoral coordination for child welfare: a relevant GS2 Social Justice and governance case study.
Why in news
Kerala's Minister for Women and Child Development, Bindhu Krishna, initiated a statewide vulnerability mapping after a two-year-old's death from suspected malnutrition in Alappuzha.
Background
The Women and Child Development department will coordinate with Local Self-Government, Health, and Police departments for the mapping. The initiative aims to ensure safety, rehabilitation, and nutrition monitoring for identified children.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAlappuzha: District in Kerala where the toddler's death occurred
- PostBindhu Krishna: Minister for Women and Child Development, Kerala
- FactThe initiative involves a multi-departmental coordination between Women and Child Development, Local Self-Government, Health, and Police
Prelims practice question
Which district in Kerala saw the death of a toddler from suspected malnutrition, leading to the vulnerability mapping initiative?
- (a)Thiruvananthapuram
- (b)Kochi
- (c)Alappuzha
- (d)Ernakulam
Show answer
Answer: (c) Alappuzha — The note specifies that the toddler's death occurred in the Alappuzha district.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of multi-sectoral coordination in addressing child malnutrition and vulnerability in Indian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-departmental friction: Coordination gaps between health, police, and local governance in emergency response
- Data-driven governance: Utilizing vulnerability mapping to target nutrition interventions for marginalized children
Keywords: Multi-sectoral coordination · Vulnerability mapping · Nutritional security · Child welfare · Inter-agency cooperation
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