The temperature in Ladakh drops down to -30˚C in winter and long harsh winter months reduces the cropping season to just 4 - 5 months in a year. The Union Territory of Ladakh remains cut-off for six months in a year due to heavy snowfall and closure of the highways connecting with the mainland and the availability of fresh vegetables decreases signicantly during the winter months resulting in an unbalanced and nutrient decient diet. Studies have established that deciency of micronutrients is highly prevalent during the winter months due to lack of fresh vegetables and fruits. A phenomenon that is known as ‘hidden hunger’... Read More