Lack of awareness and literacy among the women led to inadequate care for children, which has, in turn, led to the excessive prevalence of anaemia and stunting in Odisha. The Angul district of the State has got its own story to tell about its efforts in battling malnutrition and showing its people the path towards a healthy life.<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports, Angul Pushti Adhikaar Abhiyaaan-A movement that has brought over 2 thousand people together from different parts of the Angul district including the sarpanch, Anganwadi workers, ward members and various influential people-on one platform to address the issue of malnourishment and promote good health for women and children.<br />'' <br />'' They formed a Jaanch Committee to monitor the overall development of the children ensuring that it reaches all the people of the district. The committee members ensure that the ICDS services reach the children in a smooth way and regularly conduct meeting to monitor the proper development of children. With the collective efforts of the people, the committee member, and the Anganwadi workers, Angul district has by far achieved its goal in anaemia, underweight and stunting of children under age five. <br />''  <br />