Chandrakant reports from the 2nd national conference on Malnutrition being held in Bhopal where experts on the subject have got together. The Prime Minister’s paper was read, and a workshop was conducted on Malnutrition being a matter of national shame. The issue of accountability of the administration with regards to implementation of the Supreme court directive on child rights was also discussed. The workshop is expected to define a strategy for the future to ensure civic society participation to make government accountable.For more on the subject Chandrakant may be contacted at 9301040741