The largest malnourished population in the world resides to India, with around 194 million people surviving under the shackles of undernourishment. India reflects acute malnutrition among children under the age of five. This is because of its intergenerational nature. That is, mothers who are malnourished are more likely to give birth to children who are stunted or underweight. Not just this, adequate nutrition in the first 1000 days of life is a crucial path towards a child’s good health. When adequate diet is not met, the child’s health is affected drastically, impacting immunity and the overall wellbeing of the child. For instance, lack of vitamin A, iron and zinc together decreases disease-fighting capacity, which eventually impacts the lifespan of young children. Many children are born mentally impaired every year due to iodine deficiency. Anemia is a common concern among girls in India causing fatigue and heart problems. No matter how far we have come in terms of technology and resources, malnutrition continues to be an endemic issue. Let’s rise against it before it is too late.