22.1% of children and 14.3% of adults live on less than $1.90 a day.
More than 30% of the world’s poorest children live in India.
Nearly half of Indian children under the age of 5 exhibit stunted growth, a symptom of malnutrition.
Diarrheal illnesses are the fourth leading cause of death in India. 60% of diarrheal illnesses are caused by poor sanitation, poor hygiene, and unsafe drinking water.
Many parents living in poverty cannot afford to feed their children adequately.
Undernutrition increases children’s risk of dying from common infections.
The cost of enrollment fees, uniforms, and school supplies keeps many children living in poverty from attending school.
Child marriage is prevalent in India. 18.2% are married by age 15, and 47.4% are married by age 18. Girls are often married off to the highest bidder.
The rate of child labor in India is 11.8%. Child labor is especially common in poor families.