nutrition

Women with child_Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

August 29, 2023

Maternity benefits in India: PMMVY’s unfulfilled promise

Inadequate provisions for pregnant women in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana scheme highlight the concerning state of maternity benefits in India.

by Jean Drèze, Reetika Khera | 4 min read

A gathering of women at an Anganwadi centre on the benefits of eating nutrtious foods with a display of various pulses, grains, and fruits_non-communicable diseases

June 22, 2023

Prioritising prevention of non-communicable diseases

In order to effectively curb the escalating burden of non-communicable diseases in a country as vast as India, a shift towards preventative interventions is crucial.

by Nalini R Saligram | 5 min read

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May 18, 2023

Nutrition tracking does not pay enough

by Anita Rani | 2 min read

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May 4, 2023

Bartering for a balanced diet in Gujarat

by Kristy Saikia | 2 min read

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

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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

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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

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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

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February 24, 2022

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by Anushka Sampriti Bora, Deep Jyoti Sonu Brahma | 2 min read

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