Nutrition International (India)

Nutrition International (formerly the Micronutrient Initiative) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most.

Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs.

In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

Nutrition International India continues to focus on the priority of saving lives and improving the health of women and children.
 

PRIORITIES:

• Increase biannual administration of vitamin A syrup to all children (9-59 months of age) in priority states.
  
• Ensure vitamin A supplementation to all children (9-59 months of age).(1st and 2nd dose through routine immunization campaigns and 3rd-9th doses through biannual rounds).
  
• Expand zinc supplementation in India, along with oral rehydration salts, for the treatment of childhood diarrhoea in priority states.
  
• Improve production, monitoring and consumption of iodized salt.
  
• Provide technical support to salt producers.
  
• Expand iron and folic acid programs for preschool children, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women.