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Leveraging Public & Private sector Investment in Nutrition during 2023-24

Workshop on CSR capacity building of CPSE’s on the common theme of “Health and Nutrition” with a focus on Aspirational Districts of Odisha was organized by Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, Government of India with technical expertise of UNICEF India and I4N at Bhubaneswar on 8th December 2023. Workshop was a unique blend of exchange of knowledge and experience on the subject with presence of District Magistrates (and representatives) from 9+ districts, 22+ senior executives of CPSE’s and key on ground NGO’s

I4N in association with UNICEF India, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs , The Coalition for Food & Nutrition security and Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) organized a Round Table: "Investment Case for Nutrition in AspirationalBlocks"

Health & Nutrition session during CPSE’s Round Table & Exhibition 2023

During 2023, 200+ exceptional entries from across 100 countries were nominated for the Inspire Awards and ImpACT4Nutrition was the winner in the category of “Advocacy with Business and Private Sector Influence”. This award was for the good work that I4N has been doing with its pledged partners to further the nutrition agenda in India.

Community Engagement

I4N Community engagement in various districts on importance of health and nutrition

I4N at Global Millets Shree Anna Conference

I4N participated in the International Conference on Millets, Inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and narrated the importance of health and nutrition especially ACE card.

TATA Power Award winning Moment

I4N secretariat received recognition from TATA Power DDL (one of the Pledged Partner of I4N), in reference to the collaborative work that the I4N platform have done with them.

I4N with Organic India

I4N secretariat engaged with Organic India Foundation to technically strengthen their Anemia free Gaon program in Azamgarh

Nutrition roundtable held in Bhopal engaging regional corporates and businesses

Citizen’s pledge towards adoption of Good Nutrition Practices

About US

Our Story

IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) is a knowledge and resource centre on nutrition. It is a business link to the
larger social movement around POSHAN Abhiyaan Jan Andolan. By running non financial engagements with corporates I4N aims to make every Indian adopt a healthy lifestyle. I4N, along with its partners, facilitates, activates and enables discussion & development for CSR and workplace nutrition.

Pledged PARTNERS

MILLION employees & families and beneficiaries engaged

MILLION INDIVIDUALS REACHED

Million INR (approximately 4 Million + USD) CSR funds leveraged towards nutrition through I4N Pledged Partners

Supporting private sector to promote importance of health & nutrition

Businesses play a critical role in improving the nutrition of their Employees, customers and extended community. By promoting good health and nutrition, businesses can increase productivity, reduce sick days and enhance economic potential. The IMPAct4Nutrition (Initiative to Mobilize Private Action for Nutrition – I4N) platform was created to encourage greater participation from businesses in the Jan Andolan for nutrition. The platform serves as a central hub of knowledge and resources on nutrition and acts as a connection between businesses and the broader social movement surrounding POSHAN 2.0. I4N has engaged 590+ businesses in India, reaching more than 11 million employees and their families and an estimated 260 million+ individuals with improved nutrition literacy.

Pledge With Us

Why should the public and private sector join IMPAct4Nutrition?

Good Nutrition Is Good For Business

According to the “Copenhagen Consensus”, investing in nutrition is the best public health investment one can make. For every $1 of investment there is a return of $16 due to employee retention, dip in absenteeism and increased productivity.

Win-Win Investment Case For Companies

When you reach out to your employees and their families, your customers, partners and suppliers, and empower them to improve their nutritional status, you benefit your business. Being an employer who cares by running a business that is socially aware and responsible also contributes to nation building.

Direct Gains For Companies

Recognized publicly as a Nutrition Champion
Become an employer of choice
Enhanced relations with government
Unique program for your better workplace nutrition
Business development and economic growth
Handholding support and ideation for CSR program

How to get engaged with IMPACT4Nutrition

Sign the Pledge

Sign a simple commitment level pledge stating that your organization would be interested in non – financial commitment towards engaging towards good nutrition initiatives towards employees.

Engagement Calendar

I4N will support all pledge partners for development of an engagement calendar in accordance with your thematic priorities that may include our experienced nutritionists impart knowledge on good Nutrition and healthy living.

ACE Card

(Assets for nutrition, CSR for Nutrition and Employees engagement for Nutrition).
ACE card accelerates behavior change towards improved nutrition literacy and dietary habits in the work ecosystem.

The ACE Card

Our Initiative Partners

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Partners Say

We are glad to be part of the UNICEF incubated Impact4Nutrition platform. At Urban Company, we are committed to ensuring Good Health & Well-being of our service professionals. Through the program, we will leverage our tech infrastructure to educate partners on what comprises good nutrition, healthy eating, and how food can help prevent and manage chronic diseases and health issues. Nutrition plays a critical role in one’s health and well-being, and we want to encourage our service professionals to make the right nutritional choices.

Bhavya Sharma
Director, Communications & ESG, Urban Company

After looking at NFHS-5 data of anaemia prevalence and our on-ground observation through a small experiment, we at Organic India Foundation devised a programme called ‘Anaemia Mukt Gaon’, similar to Anaemia Mukt Bharat. OIF have partnered with Impact4Nutrition initiative as pledged partner and through their technical expertise, we organized a knowledge sharing session during Poshan Maah 2022, for our on ground teams, which had helped understand and implement the initiative better. As part of OIF’s Community Wellness Programme, OIF is looking at villages of Azamgarh and Hamirpur districts of UP to work on ground in the benefit of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women.

Shravan Verma
Program Manager, ORGANIC INDIA

Our organization Spandan has also recently joined IMPAct4Nutrition with a motive to create a healthier and fitter India. The idea is at the heart to make a social impact. We believe “What goes around comes around,” so Spandan commits to promoting nutrition awareness among its stakeholder in order to foster healthier economies and communities.

Sandip Dwivedi
Executive Director, Spandan Society

Good nutrition is synonymous with good health, a fact that cannot be stressed enough. This understanding fuels my excitement to join the IMPAct4Nutrition Advisory Board, a crucial initiative committed to enhancing health and wellbeing across businesses, employees, and communities. I am honored to offer my years of experience and knowledge to this nation-building mission. In the coming months, I anticipate engaging with the platform, exploring innovative solutions to address the critical nutrition issues facing India.

Manu Kapila
Head of Corporate Affairs & CSR, Fortis Healthcare Ltd

Bigbasket firmly believes in spreading and promoting knowledge about good nutrition to its employees and customers, which not only encourages them to opt for healthier food choices but also will eventually positively impact their lifestyle and health. bigbasket is pleased to join the IMPACT4Nutrition platform as a pledged partner which will further strengthen our efforts towards continued spreading of good nutrition literacy.

Anand Bhaskaran
Head of Digital Marketing and Marketing Communications, Bigbasket

Journey of I4N narrated by Mr Bhomik Shah- Founder and CEO CSR Box and Initiative & Implementing partner I4N

Quick Nutrition Tips

Incorporating a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet ensures that you receive a diverse range of nutrients throughout the year. Remember to balance your diet with a mix of different colored fruits and vegetables to maximize the nutritional benefits.

Tip of the Month

“Use a combination of whole grains, grams, andgreens. Include jaggery or sugar and cooking oils to bridge the calorie or energy gap.”

Recipe of the Month

Moong Dal Cheela

Ingredients:

Moong dal dehusked – 20 g
Amaranth flour – 10 g
Besan – 15 g
Bathua Leaves – 25 g
Carrot Red – 20 g
Oil – 10 g
Green Chilli – 2 g
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Wash the dal. Cook dal with little water.
Wash and cook bathua leaves in small amount of water. Mash once done.
Wash and grate carrot. Chop green chilli.
To the mashed dal, add amaranth flour, besan, grated carrot, chopped green chilli and bathua leaves. Add salt.
Add water to the above mixture and make pouring consistency batter.
On hot griddle, add oil and pour batter cook.
Serve hot with tomato amla chutney.

Nutritional Information:

Calories- 262 kcal
Protein- 10.3 gm
Carbohydrate- 27 gm
Beta Carotene- 861 mcg
Fat- 12 gm
Iron- 2.7 mg
Vitamin C- 13 mg
Calcium- 95 mg

*Source- NCEARD

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