Amit Shah Urges Western States to Combat Malnutrition and Boost Domestic Production

Union minister Amit Shah emphasized the need to address malnutrition and improve financial access at the Western Zonal Council meeting. He urged states to boost pulses production and enhance cooperative structures. Discussions also covered rural banking outreach, digital infrastructure, and school dropout reduction strategies.

Union Minister Amit Shah raised alarms over malnutrition and stunting issues during the Western Zonal Council meeting, urging states to take corrective actions. The meeting, attended by notable leaders, aimed to address health and development hurdles.

Shah commended the achieved milestone in financial access, soon aiming to reduce the distance of banking facilities to three kilometers for improved economic reach. Despite the prosperity of the western states, he flagged nutritional wealth issues, stressing an urgent need for progress.

Various issues like land transfer, rapid court proceedings for specific cases, and urban development were discussed. Notable was the call for the promotion of a government app ensuring fair prices for pulses, and fortifying cooperative measures for enhanced employment and agriculture.