IDR Hindi

nutrition

millets in a bowl-millet farming
March 24, 2023
Millet cultivation in India: History and trends
The Indian government is promoting millets as part of its National Food Security Mission. Learn about this climate-resilient cereal that has a role to play in food security.
by India Data Insights | 3 min read
ground-up-series-img
August 2, 2022
Wild edibles for midday meal: Food diversity in Meghalaya’s schools
by Diana Kharakor, Robinstar Nongrum | 2 min read
women from the korku community with a palanquin that contains food grains-korku people
May 19, 2022
A fine balance: Korku people’s nutrition palki and a wholesome diet
by Reti Bai, Seema Prakash | 2 min read
A comic depicting the one-acre farming model_Godavari Dange-women farmer
March 24, 2022
One acre for health: Marathwada’s women farmers choose food crops
by Maitri Dore, Reetika Revathy Subramanian | 2 min read
Close-up of weighing scale-malnutrition
March 3, 2022
Child malnutrition: Lessons from Melghat
An IAS officer reflects on the importance of local-level data, intersectoral solutions, and the role of communities, governments, and nonprofits in fighting malnutrition.
by Dr Mittali Sethi | 8 min read
ground-up-series-img
February 24, 2022
Back to school
by Anushka Sampriti Bora, Deep Jyoti Sonu Brahma | 2 min read
Three smiling kids against a red brick wall. Union Budget 2022 must focus on children
January 31, 2022
Five recommendations for a Union Budget that focuses on children
The Union Budget for 2022–23 provides an opportunity to increase public investment on children’s health, nutrition, education, and mental well-being.
by Save the Children-India | 6 min read
Millet farming
September 3, 2021
Can millets improve nutrition outcomes in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh needs to prioritise millet farming for its nutritional, health, and economic benefits to farmers, and positive environmental impacts.
by Neeraja Kudrimoti | 6 min read
Three girls in primary school uniforms walking together_ Picture courtesy-Flickr
July 20, 2021
It’s time to reopen primary schools
Primary school closures during COVID-19 have put children at the risk of nutrition loss and impaired social and emotional learning.
by Achalika Ahuja, Mayurdhar Devolla | 6 min read
Woman selling snacks at a shop-overnutrition
March 12, 2021
NFHS-5 data shows rising overnutrition in women
For the first time in India’s recorded history, we have more overnourished than undernourished women in the 15-49-year age group.
by Akhil Garg, Anurati Tandon | 6 min read
Load More