Pradan

PRADAN organised a two-day district-level Training of Trainers (ToT) on nutrition for Community Resource Persons (CRPs) from nine blocks in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Attended by around 30 participants, the training aimed to strengthen their understanding of nutrition and build their capacity to promote nutrition-sensitive interventions within communities.
The sessions covered key topics such as nutrition and malnutrition, dietary diversity, nutrition garden models, and integrating nutrition into livelihood planning. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, participants explored balanced diets, locally available nutritious foods, and practical ways to improve household nutrition.
The training also addressed common myths and misconceptions. Discussions highlighted the links between gender and nutrition, the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, and the importance of sustained behaviour change for improving nutritional outcomes.
Participants were introduced to key nutrition assessment tools, including BMI (Body Mass Index), MDD (Minimum Dietary Diversity), and FCS (Food Consumption Score), and developed an action plan for nutrition baseline assessments, capacity building, and nutrition-sensitive planning.
Through this initiative, PRADAN aims to strengthen frontline members as nutrition champions who can support livelihood interventions, nutrition gardens, and behaviour change efforts, ultimately reaching around 4,000–4,500 households across the district.

Story credit: Hiba Basheer.