What are the key concerns raised by the Bombay High Court regarding the medical infrastructure in the tribal areas of Maharashtra?

The court noted that the region lacks basic medical infrastructure, with no paediatricians or gynaecologists, and the government has only assigned doctors with a Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS) qualification to these sensitive tribal areas.

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Bombay High Court Condemns Maharashtra's Failure to Address Malnutrition

Q: What is the Bombay High Court's stance on the malnutrition issue in Maharashtra?

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for its "extremely casual approach" to the issue of malnutrition among children in the state, particularly in the Melghat region.

Q: How many infants have died due to malnutrition in the Melghat region since June?

According to the court, 65 infants aged between zero and six months have died due to malnutrition in the Melghat region since June.

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

65 infants died of malnutrition in Melghat region since June
Lack of proper medical facilities and paediatricians in tribal areas
Court criticizes government's "extremely casual approach" to the issue

Bombay High Court Condemns Maharashtra's Failure to Address Malnutrition

In a scathing rebuke, the Bombay High Court has condemned the Maharashtra government for its "extremely casual approach" to the issue of malnutrition among children in the state. The court's criticism comes in the wake of a disturbing revelation that 65 infants aged between zero and six months have died due to malnutrition in the Melghat region since June of this year.

The court expressed deep concern over the government's lax attitude, stating that the situation is "horrific" and the authorities should be just as worried as the court. The judges were hearing a series of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that raised alarm about the prevalence of severe malnutrition among tribal children and the recurring deaths of pregnant women, particularly in the Melghat and Dharni regions of Vidarbha.