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'Child Malnutrition Needs Targeted CSR Interventions': CM Devendra Fadnavis As BMC Launches ‘Participate Mumbai’ | VIDEO

Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Despite Mumbai’s high per-capita income, child malnutrition remains a concern in its slums and low-income communities, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday, calling for targeted CSR interventions. He was speaking at the BMC headquarters during the launch of ‘Participate Mumbai’, an initiative aimed at deepening citizen participation in civic governance. The…

'Child Malnutrition Needs Targeted CSR Interventions': CM Devendra Fadnavis As BMC Launches ‘Participate Mumbai’ | VIDEO

Mumbai, October 6, 2026 - Despite the city's high per-capita income, child malnutrition persists in low-income areas, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned. Addressing the launch of 'Participate Mumbai', an initiative aimed at increasing citizen engagement in civic governance, Fadnavis called for targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions.

The event also saw the signing of a comprehensive agreement between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Samagra Sanstha. Fadnavis highlighted the importance of technology, better monitoring, and focused interventions in civic programs, emphasizing that money in CSR is not as crucial as the impact.

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