Maha: 750 tribal kids died since 2006 due to malnutrition
In the last 10 years, over 750 tribal students in Maharashtra have died due to malnutrition and other health-related issues, stated a report of the state government. On an average, 70-80 students from tribal residential schools die every year, as per the report. The state government has formed a committee to improve the situation, said a government official.