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The Coalition for Sustainable The Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in IndiaNutrition Security in India
Partners Meeting
21st August 2012
Constitution ClubRafi Marg, New Delhi
Dr. Rajiv Tandon, Coordinator-CSNSI & Senior Advisor-MNCHN (r.tandon@savethechildren.in)+91-98111-03305
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October 2007 Prof MS Swaminathan launches the Coalition and agrees to serve as Chair
November 2007 First meeting of the Steering Committee ; Leadership Agenda papers requested (task forces established)
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2008-09: Three Task Forces worked to build consensus and prepare Leadership Agenda for Action
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January-September 2008: Expert Task Forces drafted the ‘Leadership Agenda for Action’
Introduction by Prof Swaminathan with Five Point Charter“Overcoming the Curse of Malnutrition in India”“Essential interventions for Reducing Malnutrition in Infants and Young Children”“Essential Interventions for Improving Nutrition for Girls and Women” (November 2009)
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Leadership Agenda Recommendations Leadership Agenda Recommendations
Are based on global and Indian evidenceResulted from expert deliberation and
consensusInclude “What” should be done and “How”
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Key Recommendations Key Recommendations
Increase focus on nutrition security Strengthen leadership and coordination
mechanismsFocus on proven, essential InterventionsReach the critical target groups Empower womenStrengthen critical systemsCoordinate a comprehensive nutrition
education programme
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Essential Interventions for Infants Essential Interventions for Infants and Young Childrenand Young Children
1. Timely initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth2. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life3. Timely introduction of complementary foods at six months4. Age-appropriate CF feeding- quality, quantity and
frequency 5. Safe handling of CF and hygienic feeding practices6. Full immunisation, bi-annual vitamin A with deworming7. Frequent ,appropriate ,and active feeding during and after
illness8. Timely and quality therapeutic feeding and care 9. Improved food and nutrient intake for adolescent girls 10.Improved food and nutrient intake for adult women
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Essential Interventions for Improving Essential Interventions for Improving Girls’ and Women’s NutritionGirls’ and Women’s Nutrition
1. Improve Quantity and Quality of Food and Nutrient Intake
2. Prevent and Manage Micronutrient Deficiencies
3. Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
4. Universalize Female Education and Completion of Secondary Schooling for Girls
5. Increase Access to Basic Health Services6. Improve Gender Equity
Action PhaseAction Phase
Secretariat shifted toSave the Children India on 01st October 2011
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Action Phase FocusAction Phase Focus
Support activities recommended by Action Groups(M&E, Governance and Coordination, Science and Strategy, and Media Nutrition Education, Operation 2015)
Block Operational Plan Delhi and Jharkhand Nutrition Mission IGNOU Nutrition Course Support selected collaborative efforts-PM’s
Nutrition Council, UNDAF, SUN, 12th five year plan, RtF etc.)
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Block Operational Block Operational StrategyStrategy
Additional and Additional and catalytic activitiescatalytic activities
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Operational Interventions Operational Interventions
Improve Leadership and Coordination for Nutrition Sensitize and build capacity of key leaders in nutritionIntroduce Additional Nutrition Workers
Nutrition Education and Communication Programme
Support and Motivate Frontline WorkersEquity and Gender
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Update-11. November 4, 2011: Meeting of Coalition Members-A way forward 2. December 5, 2011: Meeting with Dr. Shreeranjan, Joint Secretary,
MWCD3. December 6, 2011: Meeting with the Chief Minister of Jharkhand
to discuss on Jharkhand Nutrition Mission4. December 20, 2011: Meeting of Nutrition Coalition Action Groups5. February 4, 2012: IGNOU Sustainable Development & Nutrition
Security Programme Assessment 6. February 16, 2012: First Meeting of Monitoring & Evaluation
Action Group7. February 17, 2012: Global report on malnutrition- A Life free From
Hunger8. March 13, 2012: Meeting with the Chief Minister of Delhi on
State Nutrition Mission
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Update-2 9. March 26-29, 2012: Operationalising Block Operational
Strategy –Visit to Gumla10. May 15,2012, Coalition Partner’s meeting 11. Mat 15, 2012, Global Lessons in Achieving Nutrition
Security and their Application to the Indian Context12. May 29,2012, Stakeholders meeting in Jharkhand13. May 29,2012, Meeting of Monitoring & Evaluation Action
Group with Delhi Government and DRCs14. July 2,2012,Meeting with Minister, WCD,GoI15. Meeting on Block Operational Strategy design with
implementing partners (Save the Children, Naandi Foundation, World Vision, Welfhiferhunger, Reliance Foundation and others)= around 30 blocks
16. Continue IGNOU Nutrition Course on “Sustainable Development & Nutrition Security”
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Upcoming Key Activities
1. Supporting selected collaborative activities e.g. PM’s Nutrition Council, Voluntary Action Group, Nutrition Resource Portal
2. Provide technical assistance to Coalition partner’s in implementing Block Operational Strategy and State Nutrition Missions/Councils
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Thank youThank you
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