Despite steady economic growth, India contributes the highest number of undernourished and low birth weight children among the developing world. According to NFHS-3 survey (2005-06) 48%, 42.5% and 19.8% children are respectively reported to be stunted, underweight and wasted. The reduction of child undernourishment is a major challenge for the government and policy makers. A widespread social and regional inequalities also prevail in the levels of child undernutrition in the country. The disadvantaged social groups (especially scheduled population) and some of the poorer pockets are bearing...