Role of India's Anganwadi Center in Securing Food and Nutrition for Mothers and Children.
Saved in:
| Title: | Role of India's Anganwadi Center in Securing Food and Nutrition for Mothers and Children. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Kumar, Sandhya1, Rai, Rajesh Kumar2 |
| Source: | Journal of Agricultural & Food Information. Apr-Jun2015, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p174-182. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Food security laws, Food industry, Nutrition, Integrated Child Development Services (India), Education, Medical personnel, Stakeholders |
| Geographic Terms: | India |
| Abstract: | India's 2013 National Food Security Act identifies Anganwadi centers (the courtyard shelter) as responsible for ensuring the food and nutrition for mothers and children. This article proposes four essential reforms that must take place to revitalize the languishing Anganwadi system: (a) strengthen implementation of the Integrated Child and Development Services (ICDS) through greater outreach and education; (b) boost incentives for Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi health workers; (c) bring together different government stakeholders to provide the integrative framework needed; and (d) improve monitoring and evaluation of Anganwadis so as to better gauge not just performance of workers, but also health and nutrition outcomes among women and children. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Copyright of Journal of Agricultural & Food Information is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
Be the first to leave a comment!
