The study drew on the sample of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey which was conducted in 30 states during 2016-2018 said NIN director Hemalatha R. "The survey showed that vitamin A deficiency based on serum retionol levels was 15.7% among year-old children across India, lesser than the 20% mark that defines a serious public health problem" he said. There were few kids (as low as 0.4%) with low serum retionol values at which serious clinical problems are likely to manifest. West Bengal governor jagdeep dhankhar on Wednesday met two central ministers and the NHRC chief during his visit to the national capital. The meetings drew sharp reaction from Trinamool Congress, which alleged that the governor was violating constitution norms and asked him not to return to the state. Dhankar who met Union minister and prahalad singh patel, is likely to met Prime Minister Narendara Modi and home minister Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Delhi. He is likely to brief them on the "deteriorating" law and order situation in Bengal. Taking to twitter dhankar said: "Had useful interaction with Union minister of coal, mines and parliamentary affairs of India on varied issued. Later, in another tweet, he said: Had useful deliberations with Union minister for culture tourism prahlad singh patel on issues pertaining to Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum and Asiatic Society aimed at enhancing the impact of these bodies. Dhankar also met chairman of Natioanl Human Rights Commission. He had written a letter to west bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, urging her to react to the law and order situation in the state and restore the faith of the people in the state administration and police in general. "With heavy heart, I am constrained to observe your continued to observe your continued silence and inaction over post-poll retributive blood-shed violation of human rights.
