NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION under the Health Education Department, the facts and circumstances disclosed that the act by the hospital was a violation of the dignity and personal liberty of the victim. Therefore, the Commission vide its proceedings dated 28.08.2017 directed issuance of a notice to the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh to show cause as to why a sum of ` 25, 000/- be not recommended to be paid to the victim u/s 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 for the humiliation suffered by her at the hands of the hospital authorities. 6.62 Having received no response despite reminders the Commission vide its proceedings dated 08.01.2018 confirmed the show cause notice and recommended to the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh to pay an amount of ` 25,000/- to the victim as monetary compensation. 6.63 In view of compliance of recommendation of the Commission, the case was closed on 18.01.2018. 7. Death of 39 Tribal Children due to Malnutrition in Attappady area of Palakkad District, Kerala (Case No. 437/11/10/2013) 6.64 The Commission received a complaint from Tejang Chakma, Asian Centre for Human Rights alleging that 27 tribal children had died due to malnutrition in Attappady area of Palakkad District, Kerala. It was also alleged that 500 such malnutrition cases and 412 cases of Anemia had been detected between January, 2012 to April, 2013. 6.65 Responding to the notice to the Chief secretary, the Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala vide his communication dated 15.07.2013 submitted that 38 children had died and majority of the infants who died were either premature or low birth weight babies who did not need any nutrition intervention on the part of government. The report enumerated the action taken to tackle the problem of poor maternal health and malnourishment in expectant mothers. 6.66 Another complaint was received in the matter on 25.07.2013 from one Gerturd Casel, Secretary General, German Commission for Justice and Peace, Bonn, raising the similar issues. 6.67 Subsequently, the Joint Secretary, Department of SC/ST Dev. (E), Government of Kerala vide his letter dated 04.01.2014 submitted an Action Taken Report which revealed that various steps had been taken to improve the Nutrition and Medical Aid facilities in the Attappady area. 849 patients were identified for regular treatment and were being treated through Mobile Medical Units. NRHM also started distribution of medical kits in the affected areas. Distribution of milk, eggs, fruits, food grains, to the patients had been started. The improvement of medical facilities at the Tribal Super Specialty Hospital, Kottahara had been initiated. MGNREGA wage arrears to the tune of ` 25 lakhs etc. had been distributed. Annual Report 2017-2018 93