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The Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in India

The Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in India. Partners Meeting 21 st August 2012 Constitution Club Rafi Marg , New Delhi Dr. Rajiv Tandon, Coordinator-CSNSI & Senior Advisor-MNCHN (r.tandon@savethechildren.in) +91-98111-03305. October 2007

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The Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in India

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  1. The Coalition for Sustainable Nutrition Security in India Partners Meeting 21st August 2012 Constitution Club Rafi Marg, New Delhi Dr. Rajiv Tandon, Coordinator-CSNSI & Senior Advisor-MNCHN (r.tandon@savethechildren.in) +91-98111-03305

  2. 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)

  3. 2008-09: Three Task Forces worked to build consensus and prepare Leadership Agenda for Action

  4. 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)

  5. Are based on global and Indian evidence • Resulted from expert deliberation and consensus • Include “What” should be done and “How” Leadership Agenda Recommendations

  6. Increase focus on nutrition security • Strengthen leadership and coordination mechanisms • Focus on proven, essential Interventions • Reach the critical target groups • Empower women • Strengthen critical systems • Coordinate a comprehensive nutrition education programme Key Recommendations

  7. Timely initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth • Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life • Timely introduction of complementary foods at six months • Age-appropriate CF feeding- quality, quantity and frequency • Safe handling of CF and hygienic feeding practices • Full immunisation, bi-annual vitamin A with deworming • Frequent ,appropriate ,and active feeding during and after illness • Timely and quality therapeutic feeding and care • Improved food and nutrient intake for adolescent girls • Improved food and nutrient intake for adult women Essential Interventions for Infants and Young Children

  8. Improve Quantity and Quality of Food and Nutrient Intake • Prevent and Manage Micronutrient Deficiencies • Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene • Universalize Female Education and Completion of Secondary Schooling for Girls • Increase Access to Basic Health Services • Improve Gender Equity Essential Interventions for Improving Girls’ and Women’s Nutrition

  9. Action PhaseSecretariat shifted toSave the Children India on 01st October 2011

  10. 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.) Action Phase Focus

  11. Block Operational StrategyAdditional and catalytic activities

  12. 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 Operational Interventions

  13. November 4, 2011: Meeting of Coalition Members-A way forward • December 5, 2011: Meeting with Dr. Shreeranjan, Joint Secretary, MWCD • December 6, 2011: Meeting with the Chief Minister of Jharkhand to discuss on Jharkhand Nutrition Mission • December 20, 2011: Meeting of Nutrition Coalition Action Groups • February 4, 2012: IGNOU Sustainable Development & Nutrition Security Programme Assessment • February 16, 2012: First Meeting of Monitoring & Evaluation Action Group • February 17, 2012: Global report on malnutrition- A Life free From Hunger • March 13, 2012: Meeting with the Chief Minister of Delhi on State Nutrition Mission Update-1

  14. March 26-29, 2012: Operationalising Block Operational Strategy –Visit to Gumla • May 15,2012, Coalition Partner’s meeting • Mat 15, 2012, Global Lessons in Achieving Nutrition Security and their Application to the Indian Context • May 29,2012, Stakeholders meeting in Jharkhand • May 29,2012, Meeting of Monitoring & Evaluation Action Group with Delhi Government and DRCs • July 2,2012,Meeting with Minister, WCD,GoI • Meeting on Block Operational Strategy design with implementing partners (Save the Children, Naandi Foundation, World Vision, Welfhiferhunger, Reliance Foundation and others)= around 30 blocks • Continue IGNOU Nutrition Course on “Sustainable Development & Nutrition Security” Update-2

  15. Supporting selected collaborative activities e.g. PM’s Nutrition Council, Voluntary Action Group, Nutrition Resource Portal • Provide technical assistance to Coalition partner’s in implementing Block Operational Strategy and State Nutrition Missions/Councils Upcoming Key Activities

  16. Thank you

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