Landscape of Research and Policy Initiatives on Child and Maternal Nutrition in India (Compilation)

By:
UNICEF India, ICMR, ENN, IFPRI, NIN, LSHTM and others
Date:
2023

This reference document is a curated collection of key research publications, consultations, and policy briefs published between 2019–2021. It spans areas such as adolescent nutrition, maternal anaemia, severe acute malnutrition (SAM), breastfeeding practices, and integration of nutrition services with broader health and social development platforms. The compilation includes work by leading researchers, UNICEF India, and partner institutions.
 
 It features policy recommendations from high-level consultations, cross-sectoral evaluations, and outcomes from multi-site surveys. This document is intended to inform future research priorities, scale-up interventions, and shape programmatic responses across India. It also serves as a useful reference for practitioners and policymakers looking to align interventions with India’s SDG and WHA targets.