|
|
 |
|
|
Uttaranchal: Child-related Activities of Key UN Agencies
WFP activities: Uttarkashi, Chamoli,
Tehri Garhwal
WFP is currently implementing two programmes in the three above
districts. The first one consists of improving the nutritional
status of children and women by supporting the Government’s
Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS). Interventions focus
on increased coverage of children under three and malnourished
expectant, as well as nursing mothers. The pre-school education
component of the ICDS is also strengthened to contribute towards
universal elementary education. The second programme aims at supporting
human development initiatives with special emphasis on girls.
Under this programme a variety of food-based approaches is used
to support children’s enrolment and retention in school.
A mid-morning snack initiative combined with the provision of
appropriate micronutrient-fortified food and school health activities
are expected to improve the learning ability among both girls
and boys.
|
|
|---|
|
|
|
