There is no greater joy than to advocate for a cause and for both the cause and the effort to be recognized. It is this motivation which keeps us going.

Good nutrition is essential for people to survive, grow, and be healthy. WFP and our partners work around the world to ensure people - especially pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children - have access to the nutrition they need.

Interesting story on the role nutritious and quality assured take home rations can play in preventing malnutrition

In a significant announcement📢, the Government will continue to supply Fortified Rice under all schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, until December 2028. PMO India #WorldFoodDay pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

⏲️ With only one year left until the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on #NCDs, we need bold solutions to address the obesity epidemic. Obesity is a key driver of NCDs like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer – and yet it continues to be overlooked. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/a-year-to…

SBCC Campaign on fortified rice was launched in Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Chhattisgarh Diwas recently. WFP organized activities like cooking demonstrations, street play, & quiz competitions as part of the celebration. Stay tuned for more updates! Shariqua Yunus World Food Programme in India

Important study published in _Science_ shows that avoiding sugar in the first 1000 days of life (i.e., first 3 years of life) reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and other non communicable diseases later in life. Online Link: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

प्रदेश भर में पोषण स्थिति में सुधार के लिए सार्वजनिक वितरण प्रणाली (पी.डी.एस) और समेकित बाल विकास सेवाओ (ई.सी.डी.एस) के अंतर्गत संचालित टेक होम राशन (टीएचआर) की समीक्षा बैठक कर सम्बंधित विभागीय अधिकारियों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिए।

The exhibition "Scaling Impact for a Food Secure World" highlights WFP's role in strengthening capacities and scaling innovative solutions to better address the needs of those most at risk.

Nutrition beyond the child’s first 1,000 days also matters. #SchoolMeals provide the essential nutrients children need to grow, learn, and thrive, ensuring healthy development well into childhood.

It's #InternationalSchoolMealsDay!@SchoolMeals_ ➡️#SchoolMeals are more than just a plate of food at school, they ALSO support: Education, Nutrition, Families, Agriculture, Local economies Investing in school meals today = Investing in children & nations!#ISMD2025

Let's celebrate #SchoolMeals Day today! Good quality school meals shape lifelong healthy habits. Investing in #SchoolMeals = giving children access 2 nutritious food, improving their health beyond the classroom.A foundation for a healthier future.

🍅Fresh produce from nutri-gardens 🍲Nutritious school meals 👩‍🎓Better education World Food Programme in India supports school feeding & nutrition by integrating nutri-gardens, ensuring children learn about nutrition, consume locally grown fresh vegetables & fruits! #POSHAN 🥣📘 #ISMD2025

#Empowering adolescents to take an active role in shaping healthier #foodenvironments is key to lasting change. When young voices are heard in decision-making, #policies become more effective and impactful. #LetsFixOurFood and create spaces where #youth can lead the way!

Another partnership to enhance the nutritional effectiveness of the PM POSHAN scheme

There is a lot of misinformation spreading right now, which can put lives at risk. A small share can have big consequences. Pause and verify before you share. Ask yourself: WHO made it? WHAT is the source? WHERE did it come from? WHY are you sharing this? WHEN was it published?

#Merithalisehatwali

It's been an absolute pleasure being associated with this project and seeing its scale up. Many thanks to Mr Manoj Kumar Singh, CS, UP for sharing this story with the Friends of Nutrition at WFP HQ.

Honoured to be partnering Government of UP’s endeavours to strengthen nutrition through initiatives like the Take Home Rations. Excited to embark on the International Centre of Excellence for #Nutrition. Gratitude for Chief Secretary, GoUP's visit to World Food Programme HQ in Rome, & meeting with Cindy McCain.

A consultation by World Food Programme in India & FCS U.P. on diversifying the #PDS food basket with fortified wheat & other nutritious options was held on 11 July with participation from Depts. of Food, Department Of Basic Education Uttar Pradesh, बाल विकास विभाग, FCI Uttar Pradesh & academia. Government of UP Shariqua Yunus Ranvir Prasad