In our inaugural episode, we invite Tanya Agrawal to speak about all things Nutrition! Tanya is a young professional with over 8 years of experience in the social and public health space. Tanya refers to several documents, reports and programs in our 25 minute chat. You can find these here: 

Global Hunger Index
National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan)
Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
National Family Health Survey - 4 (2015-16)
National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-20)
Global Nutrition Targets - 2025 

Tune in to hear about:

 Tanya's background in Public Health
 The critical difference between Nutrition and Hunger
 Double Burden of Malnutrition
 The relationship between Nutrition and Public Health
 Anaemia as a major cause of concern among Indian women
 What are the 3 critical anthropometric indicators of malnutrition?
 What is the GoI's flagship ICDS program? How does it work?
 How are Self-Help Groups assisting the ICDS program and how do they solve the challenges of accountability?
 What are the logistical and programmatic challenges in the ICDC program?
 Why is it difficult to track progress in Nutrition specific public health programs?


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