About the project:

KHPT, in collaboration with St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) and with support from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – Centre of Advanced Medical Research, launched a project in December 2024 in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This initiative aims to reach the targets of India Newborn Action Plan – (INAP) and a vision of a “health system that eliminates preventable deaths of newborns and stillbirths and where every pregnancy is wanted, where every birth is celebrated and where women, babies and children, survive, thrive and reach their full potential”.

Geography: Chitradurga district of Karnataka.

Duration: 5 years (2024-2029)

Funder: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – Centre of Advanced Medical Research

Objectives of the Project

• To design and implement and optimize a model to provide comprehensive care across the first 1000 days of life that aims to achieve selected Indian Newborn Action Plan (INAP) targets.

• To evaluate the effect of the model of the optimized implementation model in a district on:

• • Stillbirth
  • Neonatal mortality rate
  • Follow-up and neurodevelopmental monitoring of high-risk neonates

Key priority areas:

• Maternal health – preconception, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum;
• Reduction in neonatal mortality by targeting interventions on small and sick newborn care  with  special attention on preterm birth, low birth weight, asphyxia, and neonatal sepsis;
• Early child development particularly neurodevelopmental outcomes of small newborns

Implementation strategies :

• Shall utilize an embedded mixed-methods approach within the CFIR (Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research) and RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) frameworks.
• Implementation science using a comprehensive package aimed at pre-conception, antenatal, intrapartum, neonatal periods and extending into infancy and toddlerhood spanning the myriad of socio-economic-political-biomedical    contexts to empower the health system
• Evidence- and experience-based strategies will be scaled through catalyzing, advocating, and learning across health systems, facilities, and communities.

Expected outcomes:

This initiative focuses on identifying and addressing barriers to effective maternal, neonatal, and early childhood healthcare interventions. Key efforts include strengthening health systems to improve access, implementing national health programs to reduce inequities, and enhancing the quality of maternal, neonatal, and early childhood healthcare.

The project aims to achieve the following India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) targets in the implementing district:

• 95% women in preterm labour received at least one dose of antenatal corticosteroids.
• Single digit stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates.
• 90% of newborns breastfed within 1-hour of birth.
• 90% of LBW babies receive KMC at the health facility and 70% continue at home till required.
• 95% of at-risk babies receive a complete schedule of home visits by ASHA.
• 75% of at-risk neonates received neurodevelopmental monitoring in the community.
• 75% of newborns discharged from SNCU followed-up until age one.

About the project :

Despite 62.4% of fortifiable edible oil being fortified (11.4 M MT) in India, the process remains voluntary, leading to inconsistencies in quality due to limited regulatory monitoring at the state level. Key challenges include the absence of India-specific premix standards, lack of accreditation provisions, inadequate lab capacity for micronutrient testing, and limited awareness about fortification processes among key stakeholders. Additionally, misinformation about fortified food among consumers and program implementers hampers its widespread acceptance.

To bridge these gaps, this project aims to strengthen the quality assurance and regulatory frameworks for fortified edible oil. The initiative will build local capacity for quality assurance, transfer knowledge to key institutions, and establish sustainable capacity-building models. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and KHPT, in collaboration with government bodies, have been actively working to expand Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) across multiple states since 2017. This initiative further builds upon their progress to ensure the production and availability of high-quality fortified edible oil.

Geography : Across seven states of India: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.

Project Duration : 2 years (2024 to 2026)

Funder : The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)

Project Objectives

• Strengthen the regulatory framework and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the quality of fortified edible oil.
• Enhance the technical capacity of oil processing units, labs, and local institutions to support quality fortification.
• Develop India-specific premix standards and improve local accreditation systems for premix quality assurance.
• Increase awareness and correct misinformation about fortified food among consumers and program implementers.
• Foster public-private partnerships to expand LSFF interventions and ensure the availability of fortified edible oil in open markets and public food programs.

Implementing Strategies

1. Ensuring Compliance

• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor progress and identify gaps in compliance.
• Updated Training: Collaborate with experts to update training materials for better fortification practices.
• Guidelines for Vitamin Stability: Develop guidelines to maintain vitamin A and D stability during storage and cooking.

2. Industry Support and Capacity Building

• Training Sessions: Provide  training sessions on fortification, testing, and labeling.
• Behavior Change Communication: Promote proper fortification practices through effective communication.
• Partnership with NIFTEMs: Train local institutions to support the industry and government sustainably.

3. Lab Strengthening and Testing

• Improved Testing Methods: Update methods for accurate vitamin A and D analysis with the support from CFTRI.
• Lab Capacity Building: Enhance lab capabilities with support from IIT-IHRF and explore cost-effective testing kits.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Dipstick Surveys: Assess training effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Collaboration with FSSAI: Work closely with regulatory bodies to maintain fortification standards.

5. Mass Media and Digital Outreach for Public Awareness

• Conduct state and national-level media sensitization workshops
• Disseminate information through targeted media campaigns to combat misinformation and myths
• Develop and disseminate science-based information, including infographics, videos, and IEC material, to promote food fortification

Expected Outcomes:

1. Institutionalization of a sustainable capacity-building model through the strengthening of identified local institutions as centres of excellence.
2. Regulatory monitoring frameworks are strengthened with systems established for quality compliance of trained industries.
3. Science-based narrative on fortification and awareness built among ecosystem partners.
4. Premix suppliers strengthened for quality and domestic accreditation system/body of premix suppliers is established potentially at NIFTEM Sonipat and Tanjore (Support GAIN in achieving the outcome)

About the project:

KHPT is conducting four implementation research studies to improve maternal, neonatal and child health in partnership with St. John‘s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru, with Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR).One of the projects is “Implementation Research on Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (i-KMC)”. i-KMC is initiating Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) to the newborn child immediately after birth even if they are yet to be stabilized; this intervention has been shown to reduce neonatal mortality rates.

In India, the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) was 25 per 1,000 live births in 2020, contributing to about 70% of infant deaths. Prematurity, low birth weight (LBW), asphyxia, and sepsis are the main causes, accounting for around 80% of neonatal deaths, which are largely preventable. India’s National Health Policy (2017) aims to reduce the NMR to 16 per 1,000 by 2025 and below 10 per 1,000 by 2030 under the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP). This implementation research aims to achieve a single-digit neonatal mortality rate by focusing on cost-effective interventions like i-KMC, which has been proven to reduce mortality by 25% and is a new WHO recommendation for preterm and/or LBW infants.

A mixed methods approach based on the consolidated framework for implementation research is proposed to develop the optimized implementation model in iterative cycles to achieve a high coverage of more than 80% of Immediate (within 2 hours of birth)  and continuous KMC (more than 8 hours per day) without waiting for stabilization among preterm/LBW infants admitted in the Special New-born Care Unit (SNCU)/neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Geography : Kolar district, Karnataka. While the aim will be implementing i-KMC at one district hospital and one private medical college hospital, the focus will also be on working with the network of primary level facilities in the district to provide appropriate care-seeking behavior and early referral.

Project duration : 3 years (2024 to 2027)

Funder : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) through St. John‘s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru.

Objectives :

1. To develop an optimized implementation model that will achieve high coverage of i-KMC for preterm or LBW infants in the Kolar district
2. To understand context-specific factors affecting the implementation of i-KMC including the perspective of key stakeholders

Implementation strategies :

• Promotion and support of continuous skin-to-skin care initiated as soon as possible after birth and early and exclusive breastfeeding/breastmilk feeding.
• Strengthening the linkages within the hospital across departments. Strengthening the referral pathway and appropriate identification of newborns requiring Maternal Special New-born Care Unit (MSNCU).
• Converting a Special New-born Care Unit (SNCU) to a Maternal Special New-born Care Unit (MSNCU)/ Maternal Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (M-NICU) so that the mother and sick preterm/ LBW newborns are together around the clock . This is a key requirement to enable provision of iKMC.

Expected Outcome :

The main outcome of the study will be an implementation model that can achieve rapid scale-up of i-KMC in a district, focusing on improving neonatal survival and other outcomes. The SNCU at the district hospital will be transformed into an M-NICU, enhancing care for both mothers and infants.

About the project:

KHPT is conducting four implementation research projects to improve maternal, neonatal and child health in partnership with St. John‘s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru, with funding from the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR). One of the projects is “Implementation Research to develop an optimized model of comprehensive interventions and delivery strategies to reduce stillbirth”. This implementation research aims to bring effective antepartum and intrapartum care interventions together, strengthen sentinel stillbirth surveillance, and develop a comprehensive stillbirth prevention package through an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach.

The formulation of these strategies will be guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) for the situational analysis during formative research and the model optimization phase. Model evaluation, along with the assessment of the process, will be conducted using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework.

Geography : Haveri district (Haveri, Savanur and Ranebennur taluks), Karnataka

Project duration : 3 years (2024 to 2027)

Funder : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) through St. John‘s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru

Objectives :

• To develop a comprehensive package of interventions, effective delivery strategies and process indicators with the potential to reduce stillbirths
• To estimate the population-based burden, timing, and associated risk factors for stillbirths

Key activities :

The project will progress through three phases:

Phase 1: In the first six months. KHPT aims to estimate the population-based burden, timing, and risk factors associated with stillbirths and  assess the coverage of intervention  packages for pregnant women. Additionally,  a systems-level diagnosis will be conducted to identify the potential gaps and bottlenecks in the implementation of  government policies and interventions aimed at reducing stillbirths.

Phase 2:  The two important components of this phase are

• The co-design of a comprehensive intervention package by the research team and government stakeholders
• Optimization of the model for delivering the comprehensive intervention package through adaptive strategies based on programme learning

Phase 3: In this phase, the refined model will be implemented across the study areas and closely monitored. The effectiveness of the optimized model in reducing the stillbirth rates will be evaluated. The findings will contribute valuable information for understanding the factors influencing the reduction of stillbirths.. The research team will work with district and state health teams to develop a sustainability plan.

Expected Outcomes:

• A scalable and sustainable intervention package including delivery strategies aimed at reducing stillbirths.
• Development of a mechanism for robust estimation of stillbirth burden, timing and associated risk factors for stillbirths.

About the project:

KHPT, in partnership with St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) initiated Sankalp in February 2024 in Koppal district of Karnataka supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The project aims to achieve a single-digit Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) in selected high-NMR districts of India by developing and optimizing an implementation model for delivering evidence-based practices to pregnant women and new-borns.

Sankalp adopts the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework across four phases: formative research, co-development and optimization of the implementation model, full-scale implementation and evaluation, and consolidation. The implementation research model will be cover neonates (< 28 days of age), their mothers, the pregnant women and their families, and other key stakeholders will include healthcare staff and government representatives of the health system

Geography : Koppal district of Karnataka.

Duration : 3 years (2024-2027)

Funder : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Objectives:

· To co-develop and optimize context-specific implementation strategies for achieving high and equitable coverage and quality of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) for reducing neonatal mortality

· To evaluate the effect of the implementation model on the neonatal mortality rate

· To document the process of evolution (adaptation and fidelity) of the implementation

Key Activities

The implementation will be navigated through five phases :

• Preparatory Phase: Establishing relationships with stakeholder, finalizing protocols, developing study instruments and recruiting

• Formative Phase: Conducting qualitative and quantitative baseline formative research to understand the context and to inform development of contextual implementation strategies

• Co-development, piloting and model optimization phase: Developing and implementing contextually relevant delivery strategies in a limited geography to understand the nuances of real-world delivery and customize strategies

• Full-scale implementation: Delivering the intervention and measuring implementation outcomes against delivery strategies to fine-tune the strategies of delivery to optimize the expected outcomes

• Consolidation Phase: The research team will exit the implementation support and implementers shall continue to deliver the intervention package and monitor the progress. The research team shall assess the programme performance at the end of one quarter post-exit.

Expected outcome:

The implementation research will generate evidence on potential context-specific models and their impact on NMR. It will identify the necessary inputs and process modifications to achieve the desired NMR reduction and track the model’s evolution over time to inform contextualized scale-up strategies.

Project title: Accelerated efforts to improve nutrition across the continuum of care through a convergence-based multi-sectoral approach in Mysuru and Kolar districts of Karnataka

About the project:

Anaemia continues to be a prevalent health concern, particularly among women and children, despite advancements in healthcare. Recognizing the significance of addressing this issue, the Government of India introduced the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy in 2018. This strategy aims to reduce the prevalence of anemia in women, children, and adolescents through a life cycle approach. Building on the launch of Anaemia Mukt Bharat in 2019 and insights from the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-20), Karnataka, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has developed a comprehensive action plan “Anaemia Mukta Poushtika Karnataka” to combat malnutrition in children and address the challenge of anaemia.

KHPT has launched a project in the state with the objective of enhancing the nutritional status of women of reproductive age, adolescents, and children. The project adopts a life cycle approach to interventions and aims to improve service delivery through a multi-sectoral convergence approach. The specific focus includes introducing new interventions such as screening for anaemia and malnutrition, establishing an effective referral system, and promoting convergence. These interventions will complement the ongoing efforts in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Adolescent Health (RMNCHA + N) by incorporating innovative strategies to address existing gaps.

Geography:

The project will cover all the blocks of Mysuru and Kolar districts. In the initial phase, the project will focus on Piriyapatna and Hunsur blocks in Mysuru district, and Kolar and Malur blocks in Kolar district.

Duration: November 2023 – October 2026.

Funder: ITC

Key activities

1. Situation Needs Assessment :

Situational analysis to identify current gaps, facilitators and barriers in the identified geography (blocks) and develop strategies for the implementation model to improve nutrition status

2. Strengthening government initiatives to address anaemia and malnutrition including Anaemia Mukt Bharat :

• Capacity building: Empowering healthcare staffs, Frontline Workers (FLWs), and local bodies on enhancing knowledge and soft skills to address anaemia and malnutrition.
• Screening for anaemia and malnutrition : The project focuses on screening anaemia and malnutrition using haemoglobinometers for early detection and intervention.
• Mass screening, initially in schools and later in colleges, will be conducted using digital non-invasive haemoglobinometers
• Gram Panchayat (GP) level camps will be organized to screen women of reproductive age
• Post screening, IEC activities and capacity building for FLWs will be provided to promote prophylactic IFA syrup
• Referral of undernourished children for further screening and necessary interventions.

3. Convergence :

• The project will support the institutionalization of the “convergence action plan committee” at the block level under Poshan Abhiyaan, with advocacy efforts at the state and district levels.
• At the community level, ICDS Supervisors and ASHA facilitators will be engaged and trained incrementally to act as resource persons for joint training of ASHAs and AWWs, fostering participatory decision-making and better coordination in service delivery.
• GPs in rural areas will be comprehensively engaged, sensitizing members on nutrition importance and encouraging joint planning, monitoring, and resource leveraging to address gaps in programs.
• GPs will actively contribute to strengthening WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)-related services and expedite the implementation of Swachh Bharath Abhiyaan, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Suvarna Arogya Abhiyaan.
• A district-level committee, chaired by the CEO-Zilla Panchayat, will convene monthly to review progress and seek suggestions.

Expected outcome:

The anticipated outcomes of the project include a notable improvement in the nutritional status of the target population (children, adolescents and women), a significant reduction in the prevalence of anaemia, and the establishment of robust coordination mechanisms among stakeholders at the community, district, and state levels.

Project title: Improving Early Childhood Development through a life cycle approach – a pilot intervention in a block in rural Karnataka

About the project :

India’s progress in reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has shifted focus to Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). ECCD encompasses the holistic growth of children from conception to six years, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains. Challenges persist especially in rural areas with service delivery gaps and high malnutrition rates. KHPT has initiated a project in the state to address these issues, emphasizing workforce skills, collaboration, and last-mile service optimization.

Geography:

The project is being implemented in Kunigal and Tumakuru blocks of Tumakuru district, Karnataka.

Duration: April 2022-March 2024.

Funders: Funding from Healthium and Wipro Cares supports the implementation, with Healthium backing Kunigal block and Wipro Cares supporting Tumakuru block.

Key activities :

1. Interventions during preconception period:

• Family-focused communication through frontline workers (FLWs) on nutrition and pregnancy preparedness through Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) activities
• Foster a safe, supportive environment for motherhood
• Screen and manage pre-conception malnutrition

2. Strengthening services during the antenatal period:

• Capacity building of FLWs to counsel expectant mothers and families on birth preparedness, and facilitate early referral and proper management for various health issues during pregnancy, including micronutrient deficiency, malnutrition, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and mental health concerns
• Neuro-scientific interventions for the mother to enhance her mental wellbeing throughout the antenatal, intra natal and postnatal period
• Sensitization of beneficiaries through ASHAs regarding the usage of the MCP card as an informative, educative, self-assessment and monitoring tool

3. Strengthening services during the neonatal and early childhood period:

• Establishing a proper networking of Newborn Care Corner (NBCC), Newborn Stabilization Unit (NBSU) and Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) for timely and appropriate referrals and cross referrals of newborns with strengthening of NBCCs and NBSU
• Strengthening of the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) and establishing the linkage to community and capacity building of FLWs in Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) for promoting ECCD
• Introducing the concept of ECCD into Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHSND) to ensure community participation and strengthening of HWCs and promotion of active participation of Community Health Officer and ANM in ECD activities

4. Convergence:

The project aims to enhance holistic child development through a government-wide approach, focusing on service convergence. It addresses existing gaps and aims to activate convergence committees at the block and district levels. The project also strives for improved coordination, shared priorities at the community level, and plans to establish collaboration with key government departments. Additionally, it adapts learnings from a successful health and nutrition initiative for institutionalizing convergence mechanisms at the Gram Panchayat level.

Key activities planned under this include:

• The project will establish Convergence Action Plan Committees as proposed under Poshan Abhiyaan at the block level.
• ICDS Supervisors and ASHA Facilitators will be trained incrementally and act as resource persons for ASHAs and AWWs, promoting better coordination.
• Gram Panchayats will be engaged to enhance ECD understanding and jointly plan, monitor, and allocate resources. Additionally, they will strengthen WASH services and support related initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission.

Expected outcome:

1. Improved Maternal and Child Health:
   • Enhanced maternal health through preconception care.
   • Reduced maternal and neonatal health risks during the antenatal period.
2. Holistic Early Childhood Development (ECD):
   • Optimal early childhood development through targeted interventions.
   • Strengthened health services for neonates and young children.
3. Effective Convergence and collaboration:
   • Established Convergence Action Plan Committees at the block level.
   • Enhanced coordination among FLWs, health facilities, and community structures.
4. Community Engagement and participation:
   • Increased awareness and participation in ECCD activities at the community level.
   • Strengthened Gram Panchayat (GP) involvement in ECD initiatives.
5. Contribution to government initiatives:
   • Adaptation of successful convergence mechanisms at the GP level.
   • Support for key government programs like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

The proposed project strives to enhance ECCD through a holistic convergence-based model, utilizing government and community resources based on a life cycle approach.

Project title: Strengthening Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) coverage among low birth weight babies in identified facilities of Mumbai and Kolkata city

About the project:

India faces a significant challenge with the highest number of preterm births globally, contributing to a considerable neonatal death toll. The Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) project by KHPT addresses this in collaboration with local NGOs like Foundation for Mother and Child Health (FMCH) in Mumbai and Child in Need Institute (CINI) in Kolkata. Local medical colleges and specialists in the sector will play pivotal roles in this endeavor. The initiative aims to tackle the critical issues of preterm births and low birth weight (LBW) infants in India.

The project adopts a comprehensive strategy, including capacity building, model demonstration, and advocacy for scale-up with technical support. Key components involve on-site mentoring, Continued Medical Education (CME), Continued Nursing Education (CNE), provision of job aids, microplanning, and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) tools. Institutionalizing practices ensures sustained implementation. Collaborating with Health Departments, the project advocates for similar strategies during scale-up, offering master trainings and facilitating budget incorporation and monitoring mechanisms.

Geography: The project focused on implementing Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in selected facilities in Mumbai and Kolkata.

Duration:  January 2023 – December 2025

Key activities

• Needs Assessment to identify facilitators and barriers to implementing KMC and Mother Newborn Care Units (MNCUs)
• Mentoring support for staff nurses and pediatricians
• Behavior Change Communication (BCC) sessions for mothers/foster KMC providers by a BCC Specialist
• Strengthening facility –community linkages for continuation of KMC at home after discharge through telephone follow-up
• Continued Medical Education (CME) and Continued Nursing Education (CNE)

Expected Outcomes:

1. KHPT aims to increase effective KMC among LBW babies, i.e., 8 or more hours of KMC and exclusive breastfeeding upon discharge from health facility.
2. The secondary outcomes will be an increase in number of eligible babies initiated on KMC, and an increase in number of eligible babies who continued effective KMC on day 7 after discharge and at 28 days of age at home
3. The project also aims to prevent discontinuation of KMC at home by addressing gender stereotypes and socio-cultural practices that act as barriers.
4. Empowered frontline workers for early identification of warning signs and providing appropriate advice to parents for infant survival and growth, emphasizing the continuation of KMC.
5. Educated parents with access to resource centers for guidance and support, bridging gaps in knowledge and motivation, and promoting sustained KMC practice.

About the project:

Deficiency of micronutrients including Vitamins A, D, iron and folic acid in the diet can result in poor cognitive and learning abilities in children, lower productivity and immune responses, and increase morbidity and mortality. Fortification of staple foods such as oil, milk and wheat flour with these micronutrients, is a safe, cost-effective, evidence-based strategy to ensure that everyone, including the most vulnerable, has access to essential micronutrients.

KHPT  is working to assist in the catalysing, coordination and implementation of  the scale up of large-scale staple food fortification across 18 states in India  according to standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and through effective engagement with the government and food industry representatives.

Geography and duration: The two-year project is proposed to be implemented in 18 states/UTs of India, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Key activities:  

• Providing trainings and building capacity on technical processes of fortification for edible oil, milk and wheat flour industries across intervention states.
• Sensitization of officials and technical support to officials from Food Safety Departments including Commissioners, Assistance Commissioners and Food Safety Officers.
• Analysis of fortified edible oil, Milk and wheat flour samples from production plant and open market to ascertain the level of fortificants available in the products.
• Working with social safety net programs like PDS, MDM and ICDS providing food to vulnerable population to adopt fortification.

Expected Outcome:

KHPT expects to contribute to an increase in the availability of fortified staple food in the open market and in making fortified staples available to the most vulnerable populations through government social safety net food supply programs in all these states.