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Tag: micronutrients
The case of micronutrient usage in Indian agriculture
This publication discusses the importance of soil nutrients, particularly micronutrients, and the factors that affect their availability in Indian soils. It also explores the reasons for the low use of micronutrients and provides recommendations to optimize their use to increase yields.
Oct 6, 2020
Nutrition literacy: Charting a new path forward
This blog examines the factors that influence people’s food choices and thus their nutritional intake. It also highlights the need for nutrition literacy among the PDS beneficiaries.
Jan 31, 2020
Neha Parakh, Puneet Khanduja, Mitul Thapliyal and Vijay Ravi
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away—the importance of dietary diversity
Based on a study conducted by MSC in August, 2019 to assess the nutritional gaps in PDS households, this blog highlights the importance of incorporating local and diverse food items into the beneficiaries’ diet
Jan 31, 2020
Neha Parakh, Puneet Khanduja, Mitul Thapliyal and Vijay Ravi
Full, yet undernourished? How India can move from food security to nutrition security
This blog presents the challenges faced by India to shift the focus of its public distribution system from food security to nutrition security.
Jan 30, 2020
A study to assess the nutritional gaps in Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiary households
MSC’s report examines the PDS food basket and the dietary intake of beneficiary households. We also suggest ways to increase the nutritional efficiency of various government programs to improve the overall nutritional outcome.
Jan 28, 2020
Puneet Khanduja, Neha Parakh, Mitul Thapliyal and Vijay Ravi