2008

This study, a product of collective inquiry started with the workshop in 2008 at XIMB that initiated the idea of using the RTD framework in the context of debates on the agricultural policy of the Government of Orissa and the preparation of the report on the lives of the people of Orissa.

The aim of the programme initiated in 2007 was to facilitate the development of good practices in water management and to support people in their struggle for the right to access and control water as a common natural resource.

The MCH-STAR initiative launched on June 12, 2008 aimed to strengthen the capacity of Indian institutions in the areas of research and evaluation, policy analysis and advocacy, and in responsive technical assistance for MNCHN so as to provide technical leadership to global standards.

Dalit Foundation is a non-government organization, the first grant making institution in south Asia working for the empowerment of dalit communities, established in 2003. Dalit Foundation organized a series of Regional Dalit Cultural Festivals “UTSAVA” – A celebration of struggle against oppression, from all over India, showcasing and celebrating Dalit music, art and craft, theatre etc. The events are highlighted in this document.

The documentation enlightens on the experiences, lessons learnt and findings of the USAID funded, Reproductive and Child Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Program RACHNA of CARE-India in a collection of technical papers. Decline in malnutrition among children is the fruitful outcome of the five-year experience that would form a future platform of motivation to continue to work to reach global and national development goals for child health and nutrition in India.