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An IAS officer in Chhattisgarh FIXED a maternal health CRISIS that the government couldn't solve with a recipe older than modern medicine. She did it with a ladoo! Yes, you read that right Okay so here’s what happened: Koriya district had one of the worst maternal health

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The tweet accurately describes an IAS officer's initiative in Koriya district that utilized a traditional recipe to address maternal health issues, leading to a significant reduction in low birth weight cases. However, the phrasing may exaggerate the extent of the crisis being 'fixed' solely by this initiative.

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An IAS officer in Chhattisgarh FIXED a maternal health CRISIS that the government couldn't solve with a recipe older than modern medicine. Mostly True
The Koriya Modak Ladoo initiative led to a reported 57% reduction in low birth weight cases, indicating a successful intervention in maternal health, though it may not encompass the entirety of the crisis.
She did it with a ladoo! Accurate
The initiative involved preparing nutrient-rich modaks (ladoo) for pregnant women, which contributed to improved maternal health outcomes.

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medium Modak for Mothers | How a Tribal Initiative Can Cut Low Birth Weight by 57%
Checked on February 26, 2026 ·Model: gpt-4o-mini

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