The Global Hunger Index (GHI) report brings a ray of hope for Nepal, as the nation climbs from the 81st to the 69th position within a year, marking a significant improvement. This commendable achievement underscores the efforts made in addressing hunger and malnutrition.

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Nepal has advanced to the 69th rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), moving from the 81st position within a year, among 136 countries. The country now holds a 15.0 GHI score, indicating moderate hunger, showcasing a substantial improvement.

The 16th edition of the Global Hunger Index for 2023 has brought both encouraging news and a wake-up call for the South Asian region. As the findings were unveiled, Nepal emerged as a standout performer, making substantial strides by securing the 69th position among 125 countries

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: The findings of the 16th edition of the Global Hunger Index for 2023 were unveiled on Thursday. Notably, Nepal and Sri Lanka have shown remarkable improvements among South Asian nations, while the situation in India has raised concerns.