July 23, 2023
Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Equity and Inclusion November 1-2, 2023 (Kathmandu, Nepal & Online)
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), together with CGIAR and a range of co-hosts from across the region and globe, is pleased to announce the next edition of our flagship nutrition conference, ‘Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Equity and Inclusion.’ This year’s conference will cover a wide range of systems, including health systems, safety nets, food systems, and others, all of which play a crucial role in delivering equitable nutrition outcomes. The conference is scheduled to take place November 1-2, 2023.
April 3, 2023
Take-home rations in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): Study of coverage and uptake in Tamil Nadu
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), a flagship program of the Government of India, offers nutrition services to support child development. One major component of ICDS is the Supplementary Nutrition Program (SNP), which provides take-home rations for all children under 6 years of age and pregnant and lactating women to bridge the calorie and protein gaps in their diets.
March 30, 2022
TOWARDS PROGRESS ON NUTRITION IN INDIA: INSIGHTS FROM NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY 5
The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) factsheets and reports for 36 states & UTs were released in December 2020 and November 2021, in two phases. More recently their full reports became available as well. Last year, the POSHAN team conducted a preliminary analysis using factsheet data to examine changes in nutrition outcomes and we continue to explore the available information from the fact sheets and reports.