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An Uttar Pradesh model to tackle malnutrition
Context:
Uttar Pradesh showcases the significance of women's empowerment in addressing malnutrition through community-based micro enterprises.
Empowering Women for Nutrition:
- Women's Participation: Over 4,000 women across 43 districts form self-help group micro-enterprises, contributing significantly to local economies.
- Community-based Enterprises: Self-help groups spearhead the production of fortified foods for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, along with children.
- Production Capacity: Utilizing automated equipment, women groups produce various nutrient-rich variants, thereby fostering economic empowerment.
Nutritious Rations and Reformulation:
- Decentralized Production Model: The state shifts from a centralized to a decentralized model, empowering women's groups in production and distribution.
- Enhanced Formulation: Take-home rations undergo reformulation, incorporating high-quality ingredients to combat malnutrition effectively.
- Diverse Offerings: Various formulations cater to different demographic groups, with revamped packaging enhancing product appeal and community acceptance.
Strengthening Demand:
- Collaborative Efforts: Partnerships with WFP focus on enhancing nutritional value and utilization of ICDS-supplied nutrition. Furthermore, research-driven development introduces a diverse range of products, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
- Innovation and Sustainability: Development of an app-based solution to enhance women's production capabilities, promoting sustainability.
- Community Empowerment: Expansion of women-led micro-enterprises reflects successful targeting and sustainable processes for long-term nutritional improvement.
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