National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports decline in child stunting in Meghalaya

Exam-focused facts from the 2 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) recorded a decline in stunting among children under five years in Meghalaya from 46.5% in NFHS-5 to 36.8%.
NFHS-6 data shows that 76.4% of children in Meghalaya were breastfed within one hour of birth.
The survey indicates that 97.1% of infants under six months in Meghalaya are currently breastfeeding.
Meghalaya expanded maternal health services to include early antenatal registration, regular check-ups, iron and folic acid supplementation, deworming, immunization, and nutrition counselling.
Government schemes supporting institutional deliveries have contributed to safer childbirth and improved birth outcomes in the state.