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Nutrition International doubles down on commitments to address malnutrition in African Union member states
February 27, 2023
In India, Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs) like the Public Distribution System (PDS), PM-POSHAN and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are a one-stop platform to meet a significant portion of the daily dietary requirements of the most vulnerable households. While staple foods remain the focus of the PDS platform, there’s a significant opportunity to improve nutritional outcomes by offering a more diverse range of nutritious foods through PM-POSHAN and ICDS. This study provides a set of recommendations and options for SSNPs to consider in terms of the most feasible path for pursuing dietary diversification, with the goal of reducing the nutrition gap.