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1. Tackling Childhood Malnutrition: A Community-Based Nutritional Support
Program
Empowering Undernourished Children in Low-Income Urban Slums of India Through Sustainable Nutrition Interventions
Name: Yasminben Jadav
Student ID : 239572721
1. Introduction
Childhood malnutrition remains a pressing
public health issue in India, particularly in
low-income urban slums, where inadequate
access to nutritious food, poor sanitation,
and limited healthcare contribute to high
rates of stunting, wasting, and underweight
conditions (Trivedi et al., 2024). Malnutrition
not only weakens immunity and increases
susceptibility to disease but also leads to
long-term cognitive impairments and
reduced productivity in adulthood (Mittal et
al., 2024). This program aims to address
malnutrition through a community-driven
nutritional support intervention targeting
children under five.
2. Problem Statement
 Malnutrition is a leading cause of
childhood mortality in India, with 35.5%
of children under five suffering from
stunting and 19.3% from wasting (Bal
Raksha Bharat, 2024).
 The problem is further exacerbated by
rising food prices, limited nutritional
awareness, and ineffective
implementation of existing
government schemes (Reuters, 2024a).
 In urban slums, parents often lack access
to affordable, nutrient-rich foods,
leading to protein-energy malnutrition
and micronutrient deficiencies (Dairy
Business Africa, 2024).
 This initiative focuses on bridging the gap
by ensuring food security and
enhancing nutritional education at the
grassroots level.
3. Target Population &
Region
This intervention targets malnourished
children under five and their caregivers in
low-income urban slums in India.
 Reason of Selection:
The rapid urbanization and economic
disparity in these areas contribute to food
insecurity and poor child health
outcomes (Annapoorna Trust, 2025). The
intervention aligns with national policies
on child health and nutrition, ensuring
integration into existing government and
non-governmental programs.
Figure 1:
Mumbai Paper
Clip:
Malnutrition
higher among
children in
slums of MMR
4. Health Inequality
Context
 Malnutrition is closely linked to
socioeconomic disparities, gender
inequalities, and lack of healthcare
access (Bal Raksha Bharat, 2024).
 Poor households struggle to afford
nutritious diets, while women and girls
are often deprived of essential
nutrients due to cultural biases
(Reuters, 2024b). Additionally, public
health programs often fail to reach the
most vulnerable communities due to
administrative inefficiencies and
corruption (NDDB, 2024).
This program aims to bridge these gaps by
empowering local communities and
creating sustainable nutrition models.
8. Proposed Solution
A multi-pronged, community-based
approach involving:
12. References
1. Annapoorna Trust (2025) Statewide Expansion of Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Program in Assam, Annapoorna Trust. Available at: https://annapoorna.org.in
2. Bal Raksha Bharat (2024) Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024: Improving Nutrition through a Multi-Sectoral Approach in Urban Slums of Mumbai’s N-Ward, Bal Raksha Bharat. Available at: https://balrakshabharat.org
Dairy Business Africa (2024) NDDB Expands Giftmilk Programme to Combat Child Malnutrition, Dairy Business Africa. Available at: https://dairybusinessafrica.com
3. Mittal, A., Rustagi, N., Thirunavukkarasu, P., & Raghav, P. (2024) ‘Improving Adolescents’ Dietary Behavior through Teacher-Delivered Cancer Prevention Education’, BMC Public Health, 24(1).
4. NDDB (2024) Giftmilk Programme Impact on Child Nutrition, National Dairy Development Board. Available at: https://nddb.coop
5. Reuters (2024a) India’s High Food Inflation Leaves Less in Lunch Boxes of Poor School Children, Reuters. Available at: https://www.reuters.com
6. Reuters (2024b) India's Budget Likely to Raise Major Subsidies by 8% to $47 Billion in Next Fiscal, Reuters. Available at: https://www.reuters.com
7. Trivedi, M., Puwar, T., Kansara, K. & Srivastava, K. (2024) ‘Improving Nutritional Status of School-Going Children Through School-Based Nutrition Program in Rajasthan’, Indian Journal of Nutrition, 11(2).
8. Indian Express (2024) Malnutrition higher among children in slums of MMR, The Indian Express, [online] Available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-paper-clip-malnutrition-higher-
among-children-in-slums-of-mmr/Indian
9. Express (2024) Malnutrition higher among children in slums of MMR, The Indian Express, [online] Available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-paper-clip-malnutrition-higher-among-
children-in-slums-of-mmr/
5. Public Health Context
Addressing childhood malnutrition is vital
for achieving Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), particularly:
Community-based interventions are key to
improving child nutrition outcomes by
integrating healthcare, education, and
food security initiatives (Mittal et al., 2024).
SDG 2 (Zero Hunger):
Ensuring access to safe, nutritious,
and sufficient food.
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-
being):
Reducing childhood mortality
through improved nutrition
6. Aim
To reduce malnutrition among children
under five through sustainable community-
led interventions, improving dietary intake,
caregiver knowledge, and access to
essential healthcare services.
7. Objectives
Provide
nutritious
meals
through
locally
managed
community
nutrition
hubs.
Educate
caregivers
on balanced
diets,
breastfeedin
g, and
hygiene.
Ensure early
detection
and
intervention
via mobile
health
screenings.
Foster
sustainable
food security
through
urban
farming and
NGO
partnerships
.
• provide fortified meals
• track child growth and health
progress (Bal Raksha Bharat,
2024).
Community
Nutrition Hubs
• Sessions on breastfeeding
• complementary feeding
• hygiene to improve child health
outcomes (Mittal et al., 2024).
Caregiver
Education
Workshops
• Regular screenings for early
detection of malnutrition
• distribution of micronutrient
supplements (NDDB, 2024).
Mobile Health Units
• Collaborating with NGOs, local
food suppliers, and government
agencies to create long-term food
security (Annapoorna Trust,
2025).
Local Partnerships
& Sustainability
9. Campaign Strategy
Short-Term:
•Increased access to nutritious
meals for underprivileged
children.
•Improved parental awareness
of child nutrition.
•Early detection and treatment
of malnourished children.
Long-Term:
•Significant reduction in
malnutrition rates across
targeted urban slums.
•Establishment of self-
sustaining community-led
nutrition initiatives.
•Government integration of
the model into national policies
for wider implementation.
Strategy Description
Community
Engagement
Mobilizing local volunteers and
empowering community health
workers to enhance program outreach.
Behavior Change
Communication
Using culturally relevant awareness
campaigns to promote healthy eating
habits and nutrition education.
Incentive-Based
Participation
Offering free meals and health benefits
for families who actively participate in
the program.
Digital Health
Tools
Leveraging mobile applications for
tracking child growth and nutritional
status.
10.Health Promotion
Strategy
11. Outcomes
Advocacy &
Policy
Change:
• Lobbying for increased government
investment in child nutrition
programs.
Capacity
Building:
• Training local health workers and
mothers to sustain the program.
Partnership
s with
Schools &
Clinics:
• Integrating nutrition services into
primary healthcare centers.
Sustainable
Food
Solutions:
• Encouraging urban farming and
community-based food production
(Dairy Business Africa, 2024).