Executive Summary

Context

Persistent malnutrition and extreme hunger trap people in a cycle of poverty through decreased productivity, increased
vulnerability to illnesses, and limited opportunities to improve one’s income and standard of living. Reducing and ending
hunger would have a positive impact on the economy, health, education, equality, and social development.

The Rajasthan Government’s commitment towards food and nutrition security has resulted in significant improvements.
Despite these gains, the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children remains unacceptably high.
Prevalence of Anaemia is a pressing concern affecting all age groups, with Rajasthan ranking among the bottom six
states in terms of prevalence among children under the age of five. Factors such as gender inequality impact food and
nutrition security challenges besides differential access to food, nutrition, and health services within households leading
to disparities in outcomes.

Purpose

The objective of this report is to analyse patterns of food insecurity and malnutrition in Rajasthan, identify the most
affected areas and population groups, and the underlying factors contributing to their vulnerability aiming to achieve
Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger (SDG-2) in the state.