Project Narmada – Direct Intervention

The Dediapada block of Narmada district in Gujarat is a tribal-dominated area. Apart from the MNREGA program, there is little work available for members to support their families. People rely solely on monsoon farming, which is insufficient to sustain their livelihoods. The community’s health is severely impacted due to the low literacy rate. Children and women suffer from malnutrition and anemia because of poor eating habits. Immunization of new born children is irregular and not thoroughly monitored. Members lack nutritional awareness and cannot afford nutritious food. Additionally, Anganwadi Centers (AWCs), Government Centers, and Nutrition Rehabilitation Centers lack sufficient infrastructure and facilities.

● Ensure that Anganwadi and AS project Narmada HA workers provide IFA tablets to 461 adolescent girls.
● Conduct street plays in 7 villages to raise awareness on anemia.
● Conduct monthly meetings with 11 adolescent groups throughout the year.
● Ensure a safe drinking water facility for 1,099 families through home visits.
● Organize monthly meetings with 15 mothers’ groups and 17 adolescent groups to highlight the importance of safe drinking water.
● Monitor the health of 54 pregnant women through home visits and ensure their registration with AWCs.
● Ensure 100% immunization of 10 children aged 9-12 months.
● Conduct one session on food program linkage and nutritious food habits with 110 members from 15 villages.
● Organize capacity-building training for 7 team members to sensitize them to food linkage programs.
● Monitor the growth of 315 children to assess their nutritional status.
● Counsel families of 32 severely underweight (SUW) and 59 moderately underweight (MUW) children to admit them to a Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC) or Child Malnutrition Treatment Center (CMTC).