Plea for CM’s intervention to ensure rapid-acting insulin for children under Mittayi
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Summary
Type One Diabetes Foundation (Kerala) alleges that the insulin currently provided is causing health problems among children
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 7 March 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
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right