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Author:   Shreeranjan
Publisher:   Academic Foundation
Imprint:   Academic Foundation
Weight:   0.825kg
ISBN:  

9789332704428

ISBN 10:   9332704422
Pages:   426
Publication Date:   31 July 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents List of Tables and Figures Abbreviations/Acronyms Foreword Acknowledgements Overview 1. Child Development and Nutrition: Challenges in India Introduction Current Gaps and Challenges 2. Combating the Nutrition Challenge:Developing an Inclusive Strategy Background Developing and Refining the Strategy Note Sorting the Stubborn Undernutrition Challenge Refining What Needs to be Done and How Conclusion 3. Child Development and the ICDS Scheme:Transforming the Scheme into a Mission Introduction Rationale for ICDS Scheme Restructuring Logical Framework in Deriving Key Strategies Key Strategies Rationale for ICDS Scheme Mission Strengthening of ICDS Scheme Concurrent Measures for Strengthening the ICDS Scheme The Way Forward 4. Multi-sectoral Nutrition Programme: Convergence for Nutrition Introduction Background Consultations with the Stakeholders Features of the Scheme Scope and Coverage Programme Components Institutional Arrangements Implementation Plan Other Concurrent Policy Initiatives for Nutrition Post Script 5. Creating Awareness: Nation-wide IEC Campaign Against Malnutrition Introduction Objectives Thematic Priorities Development of Framework and Communication Strategy of IEC Campaign Evolution of the Communication Strategy Campaign Approach The Making of the Campaign In-Principle Approval of the Approach to the IEC Campaign Four Stages of the Campaign Implementation Conclusion 6. Early Childhood Care and Education: Developing a Policy and Framework Provisions in the Constitution, Policies and Plans The Initiative of Formulation of the National Policy Framework on ECCE National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Education Strategies and Action Plan at Macro Level Conclusion 7. Planning for Action: Addressing the Implementation Challenge in ICDS Scheme Introduction Background and Context The Beginning Suggested Preparatory Steps and Processes Learning from the First Year of APIP Implementation Suggestions by the States 8. Reforming the Management Information System: Strengthening Information Management and Outcomes Monitoring Introduction Rationale for Revision of MIS Processes Revised MIS Registers and their Key Features Induction Training of ICDS Scheme Functionaries on Roll-out of Revised MIS Way Forward Conclusion 9. Rapid Survey on Children: Baseline for Measuring Results Introduction Objectives Survey Implementation Survey Design Data Collection Quality Assurance for Reducing Non-sampling Errors National Scenario on Child Development as Emerged from RSOC Conclusion 10. Looking Ahead: Calling for Action to Effect Rapid Change Making Child Development and Nutrition a Non-zero Sum Game Enabling Policy Environment Converging Efforts Strengthening/Re-activating Institutional Arrangements Leveraging and Augmenting Institutional Knowledge and Capacities Community Ownership Awareness Creation Monitoring, Surveillance and Measuring Results on Key Indicators Quality Enhancement of Existing Interventions Conclusion Annexes References

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I am glad that the very important topic of child development and nutrition in India has been dealt within a very comprehensive and authoritative manner by Dr Shreeranjan.'- Prof M.S. Swaminathan, Emeritus Chairman and Chief Mentor, MS Swaminathan, Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai. 'The book is very rich in content and is likely to be of immense help to administrators who are keen to design interventions to end malnutrition.'- Dr A.K. Shiva Kumar, Development Economist and Visiting Professor at Harvard and other universities; former Member of National Advisory Council, Government of India. 'I must commend Dr Shreeranjan for bringing out this very timely publication, which I am sure will serve as a valuable source book in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health, nutrition and early education, within a multisectoral framework. With India hosting the ICDS, which is the largest, integrated, multisectoral programme for children below six years, the experiences and learning from it are undoubtedly unique and invaluable for both the national and international community, as they move forward on planning for the SDGs in the years ahead.'- Prof Venita Kaul, Professor Emerita (Education) and Executive Chairperson, Center for Early Childhood Care and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, Delhi. 'In order to accelerate the pace of improvement in nutritional status, we have to learn from the errors in the past and build on the success achieved. The rich experiences shared in this volume will be of immense help in this direction.'- Dr Prema Ramchandran, Director, Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi..

I am glad that the very important topic of child development and nutrition in India has been dealt within a very comprehensive and authoritative manner by Dr Shreeranjan.'- Prof M.S. Swaminathan, Emeritus Chairman and Chief Mentor, MS Swaminathan, Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai. 'The book is very rich in content and is likely to be of immense help to administrators who are keen to design interventions to end malnutrition.'- Dr A.K. Shiva Kumar, Development Economist and Visiting Professor at Harvard and other universities; former Member of National Advisory Council, Government of India. 'I must commend Dr Shreeranjan for bringing out this very timely publication, which I am sure will serve as a valuable source book in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health, nutrition and early education, within a multisectoral framework. With India hosting the ICDS, which is the largest, integrated, multisectoral programme for children below six years, the experiences and learning from it are undoubtedly unique and invaluable for both the national and international community, as they move forward on planning for the SDGs in the years ahead.'- Prof Venita Kaul, Professor Emerita (Education) and Executive Chairperson, Center for Early Childhood Care and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, Delhi. 'In order to accelerate the pace of improvement in nutritional status, we have to learn from the errors in the past and build on the success achieved. The rich experiences shared in this volume will be of immense help in this direction.'- Dr Prema Ramchandran, Director, Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi..

Author Information

Shreeranjan has had long career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and has held key positions of responsibility and leadership in various departments and Ministries in both the State Government and Government of India. He was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Woman and Child Development and was responsible for policy formulation and implementation of government programmes pertaining to child development and child rights, nutrition, early childhood care and education, women empowerment, international cooperation, etc. He also served as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and was also empanelled as Secretary to Government of India. He also served as Chairman, Board of Revenue and Additional Chief Secretary in Government of Meghalaya, and also as Chairman of Meghalaya Biodiversity Board. He has also participated in several prestigious international and national conferences, representing the Country in international forums relating to women and child development and was also awarded National E-Governance Award in 2014. He has contributed and authored several books, important reports, research publications relating to a large spectrum of topics including child development. He has also contributed extensively and edited the first ever State Development Report (SDR) and Human Development Report for the State of Meghalaya. He is a Postgraduate in Botany apart from being a Postgraduate in Management and Implementation of Development Projects (Manchester University, UK) beside holding a PhD in Biotechnology. Prior to joining IAS, he was part of the academia having served as Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Botany for four years in Ranchi University

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