Teen Dead, 3 Children Sick After Eating Watermelon In Chhattisgarh: Cops
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Summary
A 15-year-old boy died while three other children fell ill after consuming watermelon in a village in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, officials said on Monday.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Net-zero target: 2070
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right