High Court Lashes Out at Government's Inaction on Tribal Malnutrition Crisis

The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for its inadequate response to combat malnutrition deaths among infants and pregnant women in the tribal region of Melghat. The court emphasized the need for targeted measures and improved healthcare facilities to address this ongoing crisis effectively.

The Bombay High Court rebuked the Maharashtra government on Monday for insufficient efforts in addressing malnutrition-related deaths among infants and pregnant women in the state's tribal regions, specifically Melghat.

A bench of Justices expressed shock over more than 115 reported deaths and urged the government to identify and tackle the root causes behind this crisis effectively.

In response to the government's affidavit claiming not all deaths resulted from malnutrition, the court pressed for immediate action, including healthcare improvements and public awareness initiatives, emphasizing a zero tolerance approach to prevent future tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)