National Food Security Act, 2013 · Chapter II: Provisions for Food Security
Section 6: Prevention and management of child malnutrition
The State Government shall, through the local anganwadi, identify and provide meals, free of charge, to children who suffer from malnutrition, so as to meet the nutritional standards specified in Schedule II.
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