India, Oct. 20 -- Only 44 per cent women of childbearing age in Sub-Saharan Africa achieved minimum dietary diversity between 2019 and 2023, a new report reveals.

The assessment, titled Tracking Progress on Food and Agriculture-Related SDG Indicators 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

It assessed progress on 22 indicators under the FAO's custodianship spanning six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (life on Land).

According to the report, the world is close to achieving one-quarter of the relevant targets, while another quarter rema...